No shaking: Hearts maintains firm focus:

The Centre of attraction, the Accra Sports Stadium was filled with anticipation in the air as team Hearts of Oak faced off against Bibiani GoldStars in a Sunday night fixture. The stadium was filled with excitement as fans were eager to witness the return to their home grounds.

From the blast of the whistle, both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination, engaging in a fierce battle for dominance on the field. Team Hearts of Oak launched relentless attacks, with Salifu, Cisse and Hamza sending a clear signal to the guest with shots towards goal in both halves.

However, luck seemed to elude the team as their efforts repeatedly struck the goal post, leaving the crowd on the edge of their seats with each near miss.

Despite all efforts, GoldStars defended well with a particular mention to their goalkeeper who held on strongly, thwarting every attempt by team Hearts of Oak to find the back of the net. 

As the game wore on, both teams fought fiercely for control of the game

Then, in a pivotal moment, the unexpected happened. Hearts of Oak's goalkeeper, Shuaib, eager to initiate a quick counterattack, made a daring move to kick the ball down the field but his kick hit an opponent instead. 

GoldStars seized the opportunity, swiftly capitalizing on it as William lobbed the ball over the defenders of Hearts of Oak with a swift, precise shot, into the back of the net, sending GoldStars' fans and bench into a frenzy of jubilation.

Despite all the effort from Hearts of Oak to equalize in the remaining minutes, GoldStars held on firm, securing their first away and only victory over glorious Hearts of Oak with that crucial goal. 

For Shuaib, it was a bittersweet debut start, marred by the unfortunate incident. But as the crowd slowly dispersed and the players walked off the field feeling disappointed, they knew that in football, victories and defeats were all part of the game – each match serving as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the players who fought tirelessly for the team, regardless of the outcome.

Many of Hearts of Oak’s fans heaped praises on the young goalkeeper, Shuaib and have called on the club to continue to encourage him to because they believe he has all the qualities to become a great goalkeeper.

Next up is against Medeama, the defending Premier League Champions at the Tarkwak Akoon Park on Wednesday afternoon at 3pm.