Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford says his team will draw valuable lessons from their 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak in the opening match of the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament.
The Lions, who had also lost to the Phobian Club in the Homowo Cup on Sunday, were undone by an own goal during Wednesday night’s clash at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
“Tactically we played everything, only that the goals didn’t come and we had an own goal, our defender just headed the ball into the net, so that is football,” Hayford said after the game.
He remained optimistic, noting that the all-play-all format gives his team more opportunities. “We are done with Hearts of Oak, and we are left with two teams. We are going to prepare and face them,” he added.
Reflecting on the team’s current form, Hayford said: “Yes, once again we have lost to Accra Hearts of Oak, and it’s no news. It gives me a lesson, so I know where to continue again because I have seen a lot from the two games. The team has not gelled yet. We are preparing the team for the league; all these matches are preparatory matches, and it’s good for us. We will try some boys, and I have learned a lot from it.”
Heart of Lions are set to face Asante Kotoko in their second GHALCA Top 4 match on Friday, August 22.
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