Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani determined to bounce back after GoldStars defeat

2026-03-06 - 00:05

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has vowed to lead his side back to winning ways following their disappointing 2-1 loss to Bibiani GoldStars in Week 24 of the Ghana Premier League. The defeat left the Phobians six points adrift of league leaders Medeama SC, dealing a significant blow to their title aspirations. With the MTN FA Cup already out of reach, the league now represents Hearts' only hope for silverware this season. Speaking ahead of Sunday's crucial home clash against Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Dramani struck a defiant tone. "We took lessons from that game. We created a lot of chances in that game, and so we need to keep working hard," he said. "We want to go forward, and if we want to do that, then we need to improve." The coach's message reflects a determination to learn from setbacks rather than dwell on them. Despite the result in Bibiani, Dramani believes the chances his side created signal progress—conversion and consistency are now the focus. Hearts currently sit third in the standings with 40 points, and anything less than victory against Holy Stars on Sunday could effectively end their title challenge. Kick-off at the UG Sports Stadium is set for 3 pm, with Dramani demanding a response from his players. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.