Hearts of Oak head coach Karel Nebojsa says he is confident his side can maintain their impressive start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season after the Phobians recorded a commanding 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea.
The Accra giants produced a dominant display at the University of Ghana Stadium, securing all three points in emphatic fashion and making a strong statement in their opening league fixture.
The victory was also significant for Hearts of Oak as it ended a six-year wait for the club to win their opening league game of a season.
Nebojsa was pleased with the performance and the manner in which his players executed their plans, insisting that the team is determined to build on the result rather than become complacent.
“The feeling is good. We are very happy with our opener, and I am sure we will continue this path.”
The convincing victory has placed Hearts of Oak at the top of the Premier League standings after the opening round of matches, giving the club an early boost as they look to mount a strong campaign.
However, Nebojsa is aware that the season is still in its early stages and that the team must maintain its focus if it wants to sustain its momentum.
The Phobians now face a difficult test away from home against Bibiani GoldStars, with Nebojsa calling on his players to quickly shift their attention to the next assignment.
Rather than allowing the big win over Berekum Chelsea to distract the team, the coach wants his players to remain composed, prepare properly and approach the next match with the same determination.
“We have to be calm and start preparing for our next game. We will face GoldStars with the full force of our power.”
Hearts of Oak will therefore head into their next fixture with confidence following their four-goal opening-day performance, but the challenge will be to reproduce that level of intensity and effectiveness on the road.
For Nebojsa, the emphatic victory represents an encouraging beginning, but he understands that consistency will ultimately determine how successful Hearts of Oak can be this season.
