2025/26 GPL: Hearts Of Oak return to winning ways with victory over Holy Stars

Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways with a  2-1 triumph over Basake Holy Stars at the AAK Sports Arena in Ampain, recording their first victory in four matches.

After a tense opening period, the Phobians took control, earning a penalty in the 43rd minute which Frank Abora Duku coolly converted. Hamza Issah doubled the lead in the 59th minute with a well-taken strike, continuing his fine goal-scoring form.

Holy Stars pulled one back through a 68th-minute penalty from captain Issah Yakubu, but despite late pressure, Hearts held on for a morale-boosting win.

The result lifts the Accra giants into the top half of the table, while Holy Stars remain bottom, winless after eight games.