Accra Hearts of Oak climbed to second place in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League on Sunday, November 8, after a 3-0 win over Heart of Lions at the University of Ghana Stadium.
John Antwi scored twice and Ransford Mensah added the other goal, lifting the Phobians to 20 points, one behind leaders Medeama SC.
The result was a quick response from Hearts, who lost to Debibi United the previous week. Mensah opened the scoring after just two minutes, and Antwi added a second before the break and a third early in the second half.
Medeama kept their place at the top with a 1-0 home win over Swedru All Blacks, while Asante Kotoko suffered a late 2-1 defeat away to Berekum Chelsea. All ten Matchday 10 games were played on Friday, November 6, and Sunday, November 8.
Hearts of Oak 3-0 Heart of Lions: how the goals came
Hearts took the lead in the second minute when Ransford Mensah reacted fastest to a rebound after John Antwi’s shot was saved.
Antwi doubled the lead in the first half, stabbing home another rebound after a weak effort from Martin Karikari. He sealed the win shortly after the restart with a close-range finish that, in MyJoyOnline’s words, “put the game to bed.”
Heart of Lions had chances. Hearts goalkeeper Benjamin Asare made a diving save from a deflected William Oduro free-kick, and Stephen Afoakwa hit the crossbar three minutes before halftime.
Hearts of Oak defence the best in the league
The clean sheet means Hearts have now conceded just three goals in 10 league matches.
That defensive record is the main reason they sit in the top two after a third of the season, despite last week’s setback against Debibi United.
Medeama stay top of the Ghana Premier League table
Medeama SC edged Swedru All Blacks 1-0 at the TnA Stadium, with Kingsley Braye scoring the only goal late in the first half. The win took them to 21 points from 10 games.
Port City are third on 18 points after a 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars in Kukurantumi, with Francis Gyetuah scoring in the second half.
Asante Kotoko lose late to Berekum Chelsea
Kotoko led at Golden City Park through a 60th-minute penalty, but Berekum Chelsea fought back. Zackaria Fuseini equalised and Yussif Bayanalabe scored the winner in stoppage time.
The defeat leaves the Porcupine Warriors 10th, while Berekum Chelsea moved up to ninth. Kotoko fans will remember similar frustrations, including the Karela United defeat in 2024.
GPL Matchday 10 results in full
- Karela United 0-0 Vision FC (Friday)
- Hearts of Oak 3-0 Heart of Lions
- Medeama SC 1-0 Swedru All Blacks
- Berekum Chelsea 2-1 Asante Kotoko
- Bechem United 2-1 FC Samartex 1996
- Port City 1-0 Basake Holy Stars
- FC AshantiGold 04 0-0 Young Apostles
- Bibiani Gold Stars 0-0 Aduana FC
- Dreams FC 1-1 Debibi United
Other Matchday 10 talking points
Bechem United kept their perfect home record with a 2-1 win over Samartex. Augustine Okrah scored first, Gabriel Osei equalised, and Dennis Modzaka struck the winner in stoppage time.
Dreams FC also conceded late. Bernard Kokonu Junior’s penalty put them ahead against Debibi United, but Kwadwo Obeng Junior equalised in stoppage time. Dreams are bottom with seven points from 10 games.
At Bibiani, an Aduana FC goal was ruled out for offside in a goalless draw with Bibiani Gold Stars.
What the results mean for Hearts, Kotoko and the title race
For Hearts supporters, the win puts the club right back in the title conversation, with only one point separating them from Medeama.
For Kotoko, a mid-table position after 10 games increases the pressure to string results together. Heart of Lions, with 11 points, remain in the fight to avoid relegation along with Young Apostles and Dreams FC.
What happens next
Matchday 11 is next on the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League calendar. Medeama will look to protect their one-point lead, while Hearts will aim to keep the pressure on with another clean sheet.
Key details at a glance
- Result: Hearts of Oak 3-0 Heart of Lions, University of Ghana Stadium, November 8, 2026
- Scorers: John Antwi (2), Ransford Mensah
- Hearts: 2nd on 20 points, three goals conceded in 10 games
- Medeama: 1st on 21 points after 1-0 win over Swedru All Blacks
- Port City: 3rd on 18 points
- Kotoko: lost 2-1 at Berekum Chelsea to a stoppage-time winner, now 10th
- Dreams FC: bottom on seven points
FAQs
What was the Hearts of Oak vs Heart of Lions score?
Hearts of Oak won 3-0 on November 8, 2026, with John Antwi scoring twice and Ransford Mensah once.
Who is top of the Ghana Premier League 2026/27 table?
Medeama SC lead with 21 points after Matchday 10, one point ahead of Hearts of Oak. Port City are third on 18 points.
Did Asante Kotoko win against Berekum Chelsea?
No. Kotoko lost 2-1 at Golden City Park after Yussif Bayanalabe scored a stoppage-time winner for Berekum Chelsea.
Hearts of Oak’s emphatic 3-0 win over Heart of Lions has set up a tight race at the top, with the Phobians one point behind Medeama after Matchday 10, while Kotoko’s late loss at Berekum leaves them with ground to make up.
