Accra Hearts of Oak Clinch 2025 Democracy Cup with Victory Over Great Olympics
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club emerged victorious in the 2025 Democracy Cup, securing a narrow 1-0 win against city rivals Accra Great Olympics at the University of Ghana Stadium. The decisive goal came in the 70th minute courtesy of Kwesi Asmah, earning him the Man of the Match award. Despite the triumph, head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani remained cautious in his evaluation of the team’s performance.
Dramani emphasized that there is still room for improvement, stating, “It’s still early days yet… we are ready to play in the new league campaign but there is still a lot of work to do.” He described his squad as a developing team and emphasized the need to continue working on their strengths to become more formidable.
The match, graced by dignitaries including President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, and Ga Mantse King Tackie Tsuru II, attracted a lively crowd and provided a glimpse into the readiness of both clubs for the upcoming season. Despite the loss, Accra Great Olympics Board Member Kudjoe Fianoo commended his team’s performance in their first pre-season outing.
Fianoo acknowledged the competitive edge that Hearts of Oak had gained from participating in various pre-season tournaments, such as the President’s Cup, Gbese Mantse Cup, and the GHALCA Top 4. He expressed satisfaction with Olympics’ display considering it was their initial outing after the off-season. Hearts of Oak are set to kick off their Ghana Premier League campaign against newly promoted Hohoe United, while Great Olympics prepare for the 2025/2026 Access Bank Division One League season.
The victory for Hearts of Oak in the 2025 Democracy Cup signals a promising start to their season, with aspirations of building on their success in the upcoming league fixtures. Fans eagerly anticipate the competitive edge that both teams will bring to the pitch as they strive for glory in the Ghanaian football scene.
