Hearts of Oak failed to extend their winning streak in the Ghana Premier League as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nsoatreman at the Accra Sports Stadium. The result marked a historic moment for Nsoatreman, who secured their first-ever point against the Phobians after five previous attempts.
The visitors shocked the home side early on when Stephen Diyou slotted in the opener in the 13th minute. However, Hearts of Oak responded quickly through Salim Adams, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to level the score by the 17th minute.
Despite creating numerous opportunities, Hearts struggled to break down a resolute Nsoatreman defense in the second half. Nsoatreman, on the other hand, looked content to settle for a point and executed their defensive game plan effectively.
With this draw, Hearts of Oak now turn their attention to next weekend’s Super Clash against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko. The much-anticipated fixture promises to be a battle for supremacy as both sides aim to assert dominance in what is traditionally the biggest game of the Ghana Premier League season.
After 12 games, Hearts are third on the league table with 19 points, three points behind leaders Nations FC, who face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. Meanwhile, Nsoatreman will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.
This result raises questions about Hearts’ consistency, as they will need a sharper attacking edge to maintain their title challenge in the coming weeks.
