'Half a loaf is better than none" â?? Bashir Hayford reacts to Heart of Lions' draw with Hearts of Oak

2026-03-24 - 00:03

Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford has described his side's goalless draw with Hearts of Oak as a fair outcome, insisting the result accurately reflected the balance of the contest. The two sides met at the Kpando Sports Stadium in a competitive Ghana Premier League Week 26 encounter, with both teams pushing for maximum points. However, solid defensive displays and a lack of cutting edge in attack ensured the match ended without a goal. Reacting after the game, Hayford praised the discipline shown by both teams and noted that neither did enough to claim outright victory. "I think this result truly reflects how the game went. Hearts of Oak were very solid defensively, and we were equally disciplined at the back. Both teams tried to use the midfield to create openings, but it proved difficult," he said. The experienced tactician added that sharing the spoils was a reasonable outcome given the nature of the match. "Half a loaf is better than none. We'll take the point and move forward." The result leaves Heart of Lions in ninth place on the Ghana Premier League table, while Hearts of Oak remain third but could slip out of the top four depending on results from other fixtures. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.