Heart of Lions made a significant stride towards escaping relegation in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon by stunning league leaders FC Samartex with a 2-0 victory.
The team from Kpando hosted their matchday 31 opponents at the Kpando Sports Stadium, determined to avoid defeat and secure crucial points to climb the league table.
Despite a goalless stalemate at halftime, Heart of Lions broke the deadlock in the second half. Ebenezer Abban scored the opener in the 70th minute, giving the hosts the lead. In the final minutes, Abban struck again, sealing a shocking 2-0 win over FC Samartex.
This vital victory propels Heart of Lions to 13th place in the Ghana Premier League, three spots above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, despite the loss, FC Samartex remains at the top of the standings, though their lead has been reduced to six points.
