Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak pip Nations FC to go third

Hearts of Oak gave their fans something good to cheer about despite a drab performance against Nations FC in Week 14 of the Ghana Premier League on Saturday.

⚽️Hamza Issah’s goal to give Hearts of Oak the lead over Nations FC.#GPL #GPLMW14 pic.twitter.com/775ogvF36w

— 🇬🇭 Ghana Premier League (@GhanaLeague) December 13, 2025

The Phobians managed to squeeze a 1-0 win over Nations at the Legon Sports Stadium, a result that gave hope to their title aspirations. The 2000 CAF Champions League winners failed to glitter in the first half likewise their opponent with the first half producing no goals much to the disappointment of the fans.

The complexion of the second half changed a bit with Hearts of Oak pushing men forward in search of the opener.

Right back Amankwaa Baafi sent in a cross into Nations area, locating George Paaku who controlled beautifully before lobbing for Hamza Issah to head home the opener in the 69th minute.

Nations FC knocked hard from there on but could not unlock Hearts of Oak’s back line with the scores ending 1-0 for the record Ghana FA Cup holders.

The win helped Hearts of Oak recover from last week’s 2-0 defeat against Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.

Hearts of Oak now move into third on the league table with 24 points, two behind second placed Medeama and three away from leaders Aduana after 14 games into the season.

Nations FC were looking to build on last weekend’s 2-1 comeback win at home to Heart of Lions but the defeat keeps them in 11th on 16 points.

However the Ghana Premier League matchday 14 fixture between Bibiani Gold Stars and Medeama has been postponed following Medeama’s release of five players to the domestic-based Ghana national team for their international friendly against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on December 16.

Ghana Premier League: Week 14 Fixtures

Friday, December 12

Heart of Lions 0-1 Aduana

Saturday, December 13

Hearts of Oak 1-0 Nations

Sunday, December 14

Young Apostles vs Karela

Bechem United vs Eleven Wonders

Berekum Chelsea vs Hohoe United

Kotoko vs Dreams

Holy Stars vs Samartex

All Blacks vs Vision FC