Black Meteors boss Desmond Ofei says Hearts of Oak are playing "fantastically well" after a late Martin Karikari stunner sealed a 1-0 win.
Ghana's Black Meteors coach Desmond Ofei has thrown his weight behind Hearts of Oak, declaring the Phobians are playing "fantastically well" in the Ghana Premier League after their 1-0 win over Basake Holy Stars on Friday.
Ofei was at the University of Ghana Stadium as part of his player-monitoring work ahead of Ghana's U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He saw a Hearts side that pushed forward with intent, even if the breakthrough took its time. Ransford Mensah went close with a powerful free-kick that crashed off the post, and Basake Holy Stars stayed disciplined and kept the Phobians frustrated for long spells.
Then came the moment that settled it. Martin Karikari produced a stunning late volley to win the game and hand Hearts their third straight league victory. Reflecting on the match, Ofei said it was a good game and suggested Hearts could now set the pace for the rest of the league to follow.
The result lifts Hearts to 17 points, second in the table behind leaders Medeama on goal difference. With momentum building and a coach of Ofei's standing taking notice, the Phobians look like genuine contenders in the title race.
