Hearts of Oak (down) defeated Kotoko (top) at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium
Accra Hearts of Oak on Sunday, February 15, 2026, ended their winless run at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi against rivals Asante Kotoko.
The Phobians defeated the Porcupine Warriors by a lone goal at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to mark their first victory in Kumasi since the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.
Here are the ratings of the players who featured in the match week 22 fixture in the Ghana Premier League Super Clash.
Watch highlights of Hearts of Oak’s victory over Asante Kotoko
Kotoko Ratings
Mohammed Camara (6/10): Decent in goal despite conceding once. Made a couple of saves to keep the scoreline narrow and distributed the ball well.
Lord Amoah (5/10): The left-back struggled to contain attacks, with Hearts exploiting his side several times.
Samba Gilbani (7/10): Strong defensive display, blocking shots and preventing Hamza Issah from making dangerous runs.
Henry Ainsu (6/10): Worked well with Gilbani but showed inconsistency at times, which cost Kotoko.
Patrick Asiedu (5/10): Underperformed at right-back, overwhelmed by Martin Karikari’s persistent attacks.
Patrick Badu (5/10): Failed to control the tempo in midfield, allowing Hearts to dominate. Substituted after a poor showing.
Walid Fuseini (7/10): Impressive in midfield with agility and control, aiding transitions.
Hubert Gyau (7/10): A constant attacking threat, forcing Benjamin Asare into a crucial save.
Saaka Dauda (5/10): Lacked precision in passing and was dispossessed multiple times.
Albert Amoah (5/10): Missed good chances in the game and failed to live up to expectations.
Yakubu Dogo (5/10): Another underwhelming display from the striker, who lacked opportunities to score.
Hearts of Oak Ratings
Benjamin Asare (8/10): Outstanding in goal, making decisive saves to keep a clean sheet. Deservedly named Man of the Match.
Emmanuel Amankwah (5/10): Started well but was sent off after a cynical tackle.
Kelvin Osei Asibey (7/10): Solid at center-back with crucial clearances and tackles.
Baba Adamu (7/10): Brilliant aerial presence, scored the only goal with a looping header.
Ali Mohammed (6/10): Struggled to contain Karikari on the left flank and was exploited at times.
David Oppong (7/10): Provided defensive cover while contributing to attacks.
Abdul Karim (7/10): Asserted himself in midfield, making it difficult for Kotoko to penetrate.
Martin Karikari (7/10): Constant threat, delivering defense-splitting passes to the forwards.
Mohammed Hussein (7/10): Pressed well and created chances for his side.
Wawuli Wayo (7/10): Instrumental in linking play to the forwards and maintaining composure under pressure.
Hamza Issah (5/10): Disappointing up front, failing to convert the few chances he had.
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