Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford insists his team’s consecutive defeats to Hearts of Oak in the space of three days do not come as a surprise, stressing that the experience offers him valuable lessons for the rest of the GHALCA Top 4 tournament.
The Phobians edged Lions 1-0 on Wednesday night at the University of Ghana Stadium, courtesy of a first-half Ransford Mensah free kick that deflected into the net.
The result followed a 2-0 win on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium, which handed Hearts the 2025 Homowo Cup.
“So 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,” Hayford said after the latest defeat.
Despite the loss, the experienced trainer stressed that the tournament’s format gives his side the opportunity to bounce back.
“It’s an all-play-all, we are done with Hearts of Oak, and we are left with two teams, and we are going to prepare and face them,” he added.
Hearts will next face Bibiani GoldStars, while Lions take on Asante Kotoko.
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