Hearts of Oak has lauded star midfielder Daniel Afriyie Barnieh after his wonderful performance for the Black Stars of Ghana against Switzerland on Thursday morning.
Hearts of Oak took to their official Facebook page to post: "Phobia day. Great performance from the team, Fantastic performance from Barnieh in the black stars' jersey,"
After Ghana's game Hearts of Oak beat high flying Accra Lions 3-1 with 10 men today at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Gladson Awako’s powerful opener and second half goals from Ibrahim Salifu and Benjamin Yorke ensured the Phobians collected all three points. Substitute Seidu Bassit pulled one back for Accra Lions in the second half. The Phobians will take on Dreams FC in their next Ghana Premier League game.
Barnieh was handed his first ever Black Stars start against the European country and excelled as Ghana inflicted a 2-0 win over Switzerland. Goals from Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo gave Ghana the deserving win over their European opponents as they head to the 2022 World Cup in high spirits.
Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu scored the first goal of the match with a header from a corner kick effected by Daniel Kofi Kyereh. The goal which was the first goal of the defender inspired Ghana to another goal when striker Antoine Semenyo volleyed home from close range.