Accra Hearts of Oak delivered a dramatic and hard fought 1 to 0 victory over arch rivals Asante Kotoko in a heated Ghana Premier League Super Clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Phobians stunned the home crowd with a resilient performance, playing a significant portion of the match with ten men.
Hearts took the lead early in the game when Baba Adamu found the back of the net in the 14th minute. Rising above Kotoko’s defenders, he connected with a well delivered cross and powered a header past the goalkeeper to give the visitors a crucial advantage. The early goal shifted momentum and forced Kotoko to intensify their attacking efforts.
The turning point came later in the first half when Emmanuel Amankwah was shown a second yellow card and subsequently sent off, reducing Hearts to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Hearts reorganised quickly, tightened their defensive structure, and absorbed sustained pressure from Kotoko.
Kotoko dominated possession for large spells and created several scoring opportunities, but Hearts’ defence stood firm. The goalkeeper delivered a composed performance, making key saves to deny the Porcupine Warriors an equaliser. The home side pushed forward relentlessly in the second half, yet they struggled to break through the disciplined Hearts backline.
The victory not only handed Hearts bragging rights in Ghana’s biggest club rivalry but also ended Kotoko’s unbeaten home run this season. The result significantly boosts Hearts of Oak’s position in the league standings and strengthens their title ambitions, while Kotoko will be eager to regroup and respond in upcoming fixtures.
