Heart of Lions goalkeeper Lawrence Osei was named Man of the Match in their opening game against the season against Dreams FC in Kpando.
The goalkeeper made the difference in a highly entertaining game as Lions scrapped to a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
Osei saved his side in crucial moments, including stopping the visitors from getting an equaliser during a one-v-one situation in the second half.
Meanwhile, defender Ebenezer Abban netted the winning goal in the first half after converting from the spot.
Heart of Lions started off brightly with Bismark Anim forcing a corner kick early in the match after his effort was turned away by a Dreams FC defender.
Dreams FC responded at the other side a minute later with defender Yaw Danso rescuing Heart of Lions with a goal-line clearance to set off a counter attack.
Samuel Boamah Quansah tested Dreams FC goalie Gideos Aseako with a ferocious strike but the Ghana U20 goalie was equal to the task.
The hosts made their early dominance count after they were awarded a penalty following a foul in the box, their captain elected himself for the spot kick and made no mistake from 12 yards.
Liberian forward Chauncy Freeman came close before Quansah again pulled a save from Aseako.
After the break, Dreams FC lifted their game as they chased an equalizer, pinning the hosts back as they controlled possession.
Heart of Lions will next travel to Techiman to face Eleven Wonders.
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