Hearts of Oak began their campaign at the Accra City Invitational Tournament with a penalty shootout victory over Swedru All Blacks on Friday.The two sides played out a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes at the Hearts Africa Academy Complex before Hearts of Oak prevailed 4-3 in the ensuing shootout.The participating clubs are using the pre-season competition as preparation for the 2026/27 football season.The encounter proved to be a closely fought contest, with both sides showing attacking intent as they looked to make a winning start to the tournament.Neither team could find a decisive goal during normal time, leaving the match level at 2-2 after 90 minutes.Hearts of Oak showed greater composure when it mattered most, securing a 4-3 victory in the shootout.
MATCH UPDATE | ACCRA CITY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTFULL TIMEHearts of Oak 22 All BlacksIt was all square after 90 minutes, but the Phobians held their nerve from the spot.PENALTY SHOOTOUT RESULTHearts of Oak 43 All Blacks #AccraCityInvitationalTournament pic.twitter.com/8vFoV8EpDw
Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie (@HeartsOfOakGH) August 21, 2026Earlier in the day, the first match of the Accra City Invitational Tournament saw Port City FC beating Vision FC by a goal to nil.The Accra City Invitational Tournament will provide the participating clubs with further competitive preparation as they build towards the start of the 2026/27 season next month.
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