In a tightly contested Accra derby that kicked off Match Week 12 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League, Accra Hearts of Oak SC claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vision FC at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon on November 29, 2025.
Forward Mawuli Wayo’s clinical first-half header proved to be the match-winner, snapping the Phobians’ three-game winless streak and delivering their second home triumph of the season.
The Phobians, under head coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani, entered the fixture under immense pressure. Hearts had endured a dismal run at home, securing just one victory in their previous six outings at the Accra Sports Stadium—a solitary 2-1 win over struggling Eleven Wonders earlier in the campaign.
This poor form, coupled with broader inconsistencies that saw them slip to sixth on the table with 18 points, prompted a bold club decision: relocating the remainder of their home games to the University of Ghana Stadium, hoping the change of venue would reignite their attacking spark and fan support.
Today’s result validated that move, as the Phobians not only asserted dominance over their city rivals—now with a 2-1-0 head-to-head record since Vision’s promotion—but also leaped to fourth place, keeping their title aspirations firmly alive.
From the opening whistle, Hearts made their intentions crystal clear, launching an aggressive high press to unsettle Vision FC, who arrived in buoyant mood following a gritty 2-2 draw against Heart of Lions.
The hosts dominated possession but Vision, known for their resilient away displays, absorbed the pressure stoutly, but cracks began to show as Hearts piled on the corners and crosses.
The deadlock shattered in the 41st minute, a moment of pure relief for the rainbow army faithful. After a patient build-up down the right flank, a pinpoint delivery from the edge of the box found Wayo unmarked at close range. He has now scored back-to-back goals against Vision FC in the Premier League since their promotion.
The winger, who had already notched two goals this season, rose highest to power a bullet header past Vision’s goalkeeper, igniting wild celebrations in the stands.
It was Hearts’ first goal in 360 barren minutes—dating back to their last strike on November 2 against Basake Holy Stars—and a timely reminder of their potency from set pieces. At halftime, the scoreline reflected Hearts’ superiority: 1-0, with the hosts registering five shots to Vision’s two.
This result not only boosts Hearts’ morale ahead of a tricky away trip to Karela United on December 7 but also reignites hopes of a sustained challenge for the crown they last lifted in 2021.
For Vision, it’s back to the drawing board as they host Dreams FC next weekend, desperate to halt a slide that has seen them concede 13 goals in their previous five matches.