In a thrilling action in the Ghana Premier League Matchday 18 round, Hearts of Oak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hohoe United at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
The match appeared destined for a goalless draw after a tense and closely contested 90 minutes, with both teams creating chances but failing to break the deadlock.
Hearts of Oak dominated possession for large periods and showed greater attacking intent, with key opportunities falling to Hamza Issah, Martin Karikari, and Enoch Asubonteng, though Hohoe United’s goalkeeper Kwaku Musah pulled off several crucial saves to keep his side in the game.
The hosts had their moments too, including a close-range miss by captain Usman Safianu early in the second half, while goalkeeper Benjamin Asare—making his return—stood firm at the other end to preserve the clean sheet.
As the clock ticked into stoppage time and a share of the points seemed inevitable, substitute Mawuli Wayo produced a moment of magic. In the 90+1st minute, the forward calmly controlled the ball in the penalty area before rifling home a composed finish, silencing the home crowd and sending the traveling Phobians supporters into wild celebrations.
This dramatic last-gasp strike marked Hearts of Oak’s fourth away win of the 2025/26 season and highlighted their resilience and superiority throughout the contest.
The result propelled the Phobians up to third place in the league standings with 31 points from 18 matches, closing the gap to within just three points of leaders Medeama SC.
Meanwhile, the defeat left Hohoe United rooted near the bottom of the table with 18 points, still struggling to find consistency in their debut top-flight campaign. A crucial three points on the road for the Phobians—thanks to Mawuli Wayo’s heroics