Accra Hearts of Oak Dominate Medeama SC in Thrilling 4-2 Victory

Accra, Ghana – 24 May 2026 – Accra Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance at the Accra Sports Stadium, defeating Medeama SC 4-2 in a pulsating Ghana Premier League encounter. The Phobians moved up the standings with an emphatic display, while Medeama’s second-half rally proved too little, too late.

Match Overview

Hearts of Oak started brightly, pressing high and exploiting Medeama’s defensive gaps. The home side took an early lead through a well-worked team goal, then doubled their advantage before the half-hour mark. Medeama pulled one back just before the break, but Hearts restored their two-goal cushion early in the second half. A fourth goal from the Phobians sealed the win, despite a late consolation from the visitors.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Hearts of Oak open the scoring: A quick counter‑attack finished by striker Emmanuel Nettey.
• 28’ – Salim Adams heads in a corner to make it 2‑0.
• 43’ – Medeama’s Kwasi Donsu drills a low shot into the bottom corner to reduce the deficit.
• 56’ – Hearts restore their two‑goal lead when Daniel Afriyie pounces on a rebound.
• 71’ – Benjamin Agyare curls a free‑kick over the wall – 4‑1.
• 84’ – Medeama’s Richard Boadu heads in a late consolation.

Tactical Story

Hearts of Oak employed a fluid 4‑3‑3, with full‑backs overlapping to create width. Medeama struggled to cope with the Phobians’ movement in the final third. Medeama switched to a 3‑4‑3 after the break to try to control midfield, but Hearts’ quick transitions continued to cause problems. The visitors’ high defensive line was repeatedly exposed.

Standout Players

• Salim Adams (Hearts) – A goal and an assist, dominant in midfield.
• Emmanuel Nettey (Hearts) – Constant menace, involved in three goals.
• Richard Boadu (Medeama) – Scored and worked tirelessly up front.

Standings Impact

The win lifted Hearts of Oak into the top four of the Ghana Premier League table, while Medeama dropped to seventh. With the season approaching its midpoint, both teams remain in contention for continental places.