We are frustrated and disappointed with the result – Hearts of Oak captain Gladson Awako after heavy defeat to Medeama

Published on: 23 May 2023

Hearts of Oak captain Gladson Awako has expressed disappointment and frustrations following his outfit heavy defeat on home turf to Medeama in the Ghana Premier League.

The Yellow and Mauve swept aside the Premier League giants at the Accra Sports Stadium as they leapfrogged Aduana to reach the summit of the league standings.

The Tarkwa-based club inflicted an emphatic 5-1 win over the Phobians to go top of the table after 31 matches.

Medeama shot into the lead through Derrick Fordjour in the 17th minute but the Phobians restored parity through a Salifu Ibrahim spot kick on 31 minutes.

The visitors scored two additional goals through Vincent Atinga and Jonathan Sowah as they went to recess with a 3-1 advantage.

After the break, Jonathan Sowah and Kwesi Donsu found the back of the net again to seal a comfortable 5-1 win.

Awako, who made a substitute appearance in the encounter took to social to express disappointment following the defeat.

“No excuses as we’re all frustrated and disappointed with the result yesterday. We shall continue to push ourselves to restore the love and trust you have for us and the team especially” he tweeted.

The Phobians are 7th on the league standings on 45 points, 8 points behind new leaders Medeama.

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