2023/24 Ghana Premier League Week 18: Hearts of Oak thump RTU 3-0 to begin second round on a bright note

Ghanaian giants, Hearts of Oak dominated and defeated Real Tamale United by three goals to nil in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Phobians today hosted RTU at the Accra Sports Stadium in their first game in the second round of the 2023/24 league campaign.

In a game serving as a Week 18 contest of the league season, Hearts of Oak started the game very well and needed just 17 minutes to take the lead.

A fine strike by talented youngster Hamza Issah handed the Phobians the deserved lead.

Later in the 39^th minute, the forward equalised again to complete his brace while sending his team into the second half with a healthy lead.

After recess, RTU did put up a fight but the quality on display could not match up to the hosts.

Thanks to a 70th-minute equaliser by Enoch Asubonteng, Hearts of Oak cruised to a thumping 3-0 win to amass all three points.

The win has taken the Phobians to 9^th on the league table while RTU go bottom of the league standings.