LEAGUEHearts of Oak 1 Kotoko 0: 5 Major Facts Learned From The Super Clash

 

Accra Hearts of Oak defeated arch rivals Asante Kotoko by 1-0 at the Accra Sports Satdium on Sunday June 27 during Week 31 of the Ghana Premier League thanks to a solitary goal of Daniel Afriyie Barnie.

Barnie, who failed a trial at Kotoko seasons ago- scored in the 66th minute to win the biggest game of the season for his side.

The Phobians now lead the league table with 59 points –  three more than the Porcupine Warriors who are still at the second place.

Here are five key facts we at Sportsfila.com noted from the super clash.

1. Daniel Afriyie barnie proves a big point

Daniel Afriyie Barnie

The striker – who failed a trial at Kotoko seasons ago – proved why he is one of the most in-form players of the Ghana Premier League as he provided the most decisive moment of the game of the season by the 66th minutes goal.

2. Hearts of Oak are the best football team in the league this season

The Phobians were better than their opponents today. Undefeated in their last 11 games across all competitions. 10wins, 1 draw.

Accra Hearts of Oak

21 goals scored. Simply the best football club in the country now.

3. Fatawu Mohammed shines as captain

Leader by example. Fatawu was everywhere for Hearts of Oak. he skippered his side to beat rivals Kotoko and was one of the best performers of the match.

Fatawu Mohammed

He was voted the official man of the match which is well deserved.

4. Kotoko evidently missed Kwame Opoku

The goals of Opku and his attacking presence was missed big time against the Hearts of Oak of Samuel Boadu.

Kwame Opoku

He scored 7 goals in 16 games of the first round before joining USM Alger.

5. The league title is done and dusted for Hearts of Oak

Make no mistakes, Hearts of Oak are definitely winning this league title – a first for them since 2008/09. It is hard to see the league title outside the club of Togbe Afede XIV.