Interim Hearts of Oak coach Abdul Rahim Bashiru says his outfit defeat to Asante Kotoko on Sunday was due to lack of concentration.
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.
“We took the lead and then, we lost concentration. In games like this, you need to be physically and mentally tough. We lost concentration after scoring the first goal and they punished us. It was a game that we needed to relax and enjoy it” he told StarTimes after the game.
Hearts of Oak are now 8th on the Ghana Premier League after 14 games. They will travel to face Nations FC, who have been in a rich vein of form in their last seven games.