Hearts of Oak Edge Karela United to Secure Third Straight Win

Hearts of Oak continued their impressive form in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday. The Phobians’ win marked their third consecutive triumph, reinforcing their status as one of the league’s in-form teams.

The game was decided early, as Hamza Issah capitalized on a defensive error in the third minute to score his third goal of the season. The midfielder’s opportunistic strike proved to be the match-winner, as Hearts of Oak held firm to claim all three points in this matchday 11 encounter.

Karela United, determined to fight back, created several chances in the first half but were repeatedly thwarted by Hearts’ goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who delivered a commanding performance.

The second half saw Karela ramp up their efforts to find an equalizer, but Hearts of Oak’s disciplined and organized defense stood resolute.

With this win, Hearts of Oak climb to fourth place on the league table, extending their unbeaten away record to five games this season, including three wins and two draws.

For Karela United, the defeat adds to their struggles. The club remains at the bottom of the standings, extending their winless streak to four matches.