Hearts of Oak Held by Resilient Hohoe United in League Opener
Hearts of Oak’s 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign began on a frustrating note as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw against debutants Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.
The Phobians, led by head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, entered the clash as strong favourites after an encouraging pre-season. They quickly imposed themselves on proceedings, with midfielder Abdul Karim pulling the strings in midfield and forward Frank Abora Duku posing a constant threat in the final third.
Despite dominating possession, Hearts struggled to carve out decisive openings, their lack of cutting edge in front of goal leaving the visitors largely untroubled.
The game’s defining moment came in the 67th minute when Hohoe’s new signing Solomon Adomako was shown a second yellow card, reducing the Premier League newcomers to ten men on his debut.
The red card presented Hearts with a golden chance to press for victory, but Hohoe United stood firm. Captain Osman Safian marshalled the backline with composure and discipline, frustrating the home side’s late surge.
In the end, the newcomers celebrated a valuable point on their top-flight bow, showcasing resilience and organisation against one of Ghana’s biggest clubs. For Hearts, however, the result will feel like a missed opportunity to set an early marker in the title race.
Both sides now turn their attention to next weekend’s fixtures, with Hearts seeking a swift response while Hohoe look to build on their promising start.
