Democracy Cup: Hearts of Oak's Late Winner Stuns Great Olympics

Hearts of Oak emerged victorious in the 2025 Democracy Cup, defeating city rivals Great Olympics 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025. The win marked a significant milestone for the Phobians, who had been winless against Olympics in their last nine encounters.

The match was evenly contested in the first half, with Hearts creating more scoring opportunities but Olympics holding firm. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when substitute Kwesi Asmah latched onto a precise pass and fired home from inside the box, sealing the win for Hearts.

Despite Great Olympics' efforts to equalize, Hearts' defense held strong, with goalkeeper Sherrif Shuaib making a crucial late save to preserve the lead. The victory not only earned Hearts the trophy but also a chance to face a yet-to-be-confirmed side in Germany.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, supported by Ga Mantse Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, presented the trophy to the winners. Former President John Dramani Mahama performed the ceremonial kickoff, greeting both teams before the match.

With the Democracy Cup under their belt, Hearts of Oak will now focus on the Ghana Premier League, opening at home against Hohoe United on Friday, September 12. The win is expected to boost the team's morale and momentum as they continue their campaign in the league.

Source – Lead News Online