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Hearts of Oak edge Heart of Lions 1-0 in GHALCA Top 4 opener

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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Hearts of Oak began their 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Heart of Lions on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The tournament, originally scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium and at point at the Accra Sports, was relocated to the University of Ghana Stadium due to ongoing renovation works. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating several chances to break the deadlock.

Despite the aggressive play and numerous opportunities, only a single goal was scored. The crucial moment came in the 38th minute when Heart of Lions’ defender Ebenezer Abban inadvertently scored an own goal following a well-executed free-kick from Hearts of Oak’s Ransford Mensah.

The own goal proved to be the match-winner as Hearts of Oak held on to their narrow lead until the final whistle. The defensive resilience and composure shown by Hearts of Oak in the latter stages helped them maintain the clean sheet and secure all three points. The victory provides a positive platform for Hearts of Oak as the tournament progresses.

Following their win, Hearts of Oak will now shift their focus to their upcoming fixture against Bibiani Gold Stars, scheduled for Friday, August 22. Meanwhile, Heart of Lions will look to bounce back when they face Asante Kotoko in their next game. Both teams remain in contention as the tournament moves forward to determine the ultimate champion.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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