
Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has vowed to draw lessons from his team’s 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak in the opening match of the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament.
The Lions, seeking to rebound from a recent loss to the Phobian Club in the Homowo Cup, struggled once again, conceding an own goal that ultimately decided the match at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Wednesday night.
“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," the veteran gaffer said after the game," he said.
The veteran coach stressed that the tournament is still wide open and that Heart of Lions will now turn their attention to the remaining fixtures.
“So we will go back again, 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.
“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 also highlighted that the team is still in preparation mode ahead of the league season.
“We are just preparing for the season, and the team has not gelled yet. We are preparing the team for the league; all these matches are preparatory matches for the league, and it’s good for us. We will now try some boys, and I have learned a lot from it," he added.
Heart of Lions will face Asante Kotoko in their second GHALCA Top 4 match on Friday, August 22.
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