Hearts of Oak Mark Return to Accra Sports Stadium with Crucial Win Over Medeama
Accra Hearts of Oak marked their return to the Accra Sports Stadium with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Medeama SC in a Ghana Premier League Week 26 clash on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Midfielder Raphael Amponsah’s first-half strike was enough to secure a vital three points for the Phobians and ease some pressure on head coach Aboubakar Ouattara.
Playing at the Accra Sports Stadium for the first time since September 2024, Hearts made the most of their familiar surroundings. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Amponsah unleashed a stunning long-range drive that flew past Medeama goalkeeper Jabal Adams, sparking jubilation among the home fans.
The win ends Hearts of Oak’s run of four matches without victory and marks their first clean sheet since early March. Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, returning to club duty after his exploits with the Black Stars, was in inspired form—producing key saves to keep the visitors at bay.
Tensions flared in the second half, with both teams reduced to ten men following separate sending-offs. The dismissals disrupted the tempo of the match, but Hearts managed the remainder of the contest with discipline and composure.
The victory lifts Hearts of Oak back into the top four, revitalizing their hopes of a strong finish to the season and a potential spot in next year’s CAF inter-club competitions.
For Medeama, the loss drops them to seventh in the standings, further compounding a patchy run of form.
