Hearts of Oak were defeated by Ghana’s Black Galaxies in a practice match for the 2023 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) competition in Algeria.
On Sunday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, the Ghana Premier League heavyweights took the lead through Yaw Amankwa Baafi, but the local Black Stars rallied to upset the Phobians.
The match was preparatory game for the home-based national team players ahead of the CHAN tournament in the North African country.
Ghana is in Group C where they face defending champions Morocco, Sudan and Madagascar.
Annor Walker and his charged are keen on making impact at the tournament set to commence on January 13.
Ghana will open their account against Madagascar on January 15.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak also used the game to prepare their players ahead of the Ghana Premier League which continues immediately after the World Cup finals from December 19,2022.
The Phobians take a trip to Nsoatre for their match day nine game against Nsoatreman FC.
