On Sunday, June 26, 2022, Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Bechem United 2-1 to successfully defend their MTN FA Cup championship.
The Phobians overcame a deficit to win a record-tying 12th FA Cup championship.
Bechem United made a good start to the game, and Emmanuel Avornyo scored to give them the lead.
The lanky forward slid in on a rebound to score the game’s first goal.
The first half ended with the two clubs splitting the points after Caleb Amankwah’s volley goal for Hearts of Oak in the final minute of play equalized the score.
The Phobians upped the ante in the game after the break by producing a few opportunities, but Abdulai was unwavering in defense.
With a brilliant goal in the 60th, Daniel Afriyie Barnie gave The Phobians the advantage.
After attacking the second line one, Augustine Okrah was dismissed in the 68th minute. The Bechem United winger was sent off after head-butting the official.
Hearts of Oak maintained the advantage to capture their 12th MTN FA Cup championship.
The Phobians, the competition’s victors, will represent Ghana in the CAF Confederations Cup the following year.
