Hearts of Oak board member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has lauded his players despite defeat against Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash.
In a highly competitive game, the two most glamourous clubs in the country locked horns at the Baba Yara Stadium in the week 14 of the Ghana Premier League.
Kotoko, who were playing away to Hearts of Oak prevailed in the much-anticipated encounter.
Hearts of Oak shot into the lead through Linda Mtange but Isaac Oppong pulled parity before the halftime break.
Putting up a stellar performance, Uganda forward Steven Mukwala bagged a brace in the second half to seal victory for Kotoko. Martin Karikari reduced the deficit in the final minute for the Phobians.
“I want to congratulate Hearts of Oak players. They did very well against Asante Kotoko,”
“To me, it is quite clear that the Phobia spirit is coming back to stay and very soon, football followers in this country will see that,” he told Asempa FM.
Hearts of Oak are currently 8th on the Ghana Premier League table with 16 points after 14 games.