Hearts of Oak climbed to third on the Ghana Premier League table after grinding out a narrow but vital victory over Nations FC at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The Phobians came into the encounter under pressure, having gone two matches without a win following defeats to lower-tier side True Life and fellow Premier League campaigners Karela United.
After a cagey first half ended goalless, Hamzah Issah, recently in the spotlight for off-field reasons, rose to the occasion by breaking the deadlock in the 70th minute, a decisive strike that proved enough to separate the two sides.
The hard-earned win lifts Hearts to 24 points, easing the pressure on head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and restoring some confidence within the squad.
Hearts of Oak will look to build on the result when they face a stern test away to league leaders Aduana FC at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park in Dormaa in next weekend’s Matchday 15 fixture.
