Hearts of Oak interim coach Abdul Bashiru eyes swift comeback after defeat against Kotoko

Hearts of Oak interim coach Abdul Rahim Bashiru wants to make a swift return to victory following defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League clash.

The Phobians succumbed to a 3-2 defeat to the Porcupine Warriors in the week 14 clash played at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

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.

Speaking after the game, Abdul Bashiru expressed desire to bounce back to winning ways when they face off Nations FC in the week 15 clash this weekend.

“We are never say die, so we go back and work and comeback” he told StarTimes after the game.

Hearts of Oak are now 8th on the Ghana Premier League after 14 games.