In a thrilling Ghana Premier League match on Sunday, Hearts of Oak emerged victorious against Nsoatreman FC. The decisive goal came early in the game when Congolese forward Kashala Ramos Wanet scored a close-range finish just four minutes in.
Maxwell Konadu, the coach of Nsoatreman FC and former Asante Kotoko coach, experienced his first-ever defeat to Hearts of Oak in his coaching career. Prior to this showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium, Konadu had maintained an impressive record of not losing to the Ghanaian giants.
However, this time, the record was broken as his side narrowly lost in the capital. Konadu graciously admitted that his team was second best on the day, saying, “It was a good game for Hearts. You can’t take anything away from them. They deserved to win.”
Reflecting on the match, Konadu acknowledged the challenges his team faced, including a red card and the introduction of fresh players to bolster the squad. He also noted that Hearts of Oak’s ball possession hindered Nsoatreman’s rhythm.
Looking ahead, Konadu emphasized the need for improvement in away games, stating, “We have a lot to do, especially with the away games. Going forward, we will try to get the results away from home this season.”
In a hard-fought contest, Hearts of Oak secured a well-deserved victory, marking a historic moment as Konadu tasted defeat against a formidable opponent he had previously dominated in his coaching career.