Heart of Lions Edge Legon Cities to Extend Winning Run and Boost Title Charge
Heart of Lions extended their impressive winning streak to three matches with a narrow 1-0 victory over Legon Cities on Sunday at the University of Ghana Stadium, thanks to a crucial first-half goal from Christian Boateng.
The forward’s composed finish was enough to secure all three points for Lions, who now sit third on the Ghana Premier League table. The win keeps their title ambitions alive as they prepare for a high-stakes clash against defending champions FC Samartex in Kpando.
In what was a tightly contested match, Heart of Lions slightly edged possession with 51%, compared to Legon Cities’ 49%. While both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances, Lions made the most of their opportunities, registering six total shots with one on target — the decisive strike from Boateng. Legon Cities, meanwhile, managed five shots with two on target but lacked the clinical edge in front of goal.
For Legon Cities, it was another bitter pill to swallow. The defeat — their second in succession — leaves them deeply entrenched in the relegation zone, now seven points adrift of safety. With just a handful of matches remaining, they face a mounting challenge to escape relegation.
Heart of Lions, buoyed by their growing momentum, will next welcome Medeama SC in another important fixture, while Legon Cities must regroup quickly to keep their fading survival hopes alive.
Sunday’s result highlighted Heart of Lions’ resilience and growing belief, while also exposing Legon Cities’ struggles at both ends of the pitch as the season heads into its critical final stretch.
