In a significant turnaround, Heart of Lions clinched their inaugural win (2-0) of the season at the Hohoe Sports Stadium, hosting Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, December 31, 2023, in match week 17 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.
The returnees endured a prolonged wait of 15 games to accumulate their first three points in the Ghana top flight, entering this encounter on the heels of another defeat (1-0) to Legon Cities.
Berekum Chelsea, having been held to a goalless draw by Bofoakwa Tano, aimed to bounce back.
Despite securing the victory, Heart of Lions remains at the bottom of the league with 11 points, while Berekum Chelsea slid from fourth to sixth with 27 points.
The Kpando-based team took control early in the match when Ebenezer Abban converted a penalty seven minutes into the game. Nana Oppong doubled the lead 10 minutes later, ensuring a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
Maintaining their resilience, the home side held firm to secure a long-awaited victory, marking a triumphant return to the Ghana Premier League after an eight-year absence.
