Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has been crowned champions of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday after Asante Kotoko defeat to Bechem United.

The Phobians pipped record champions Asante Kotoko who lost 2-1 to Bechem United in matchweek 33 fixture to the trophy.

Daniel Afriyie Barnieh proved to be the hero, as his 45th-minute goal gives the phobians the lead before the break.

Hearts of Oak lead the pack with 61 points, four points ahead of the Porcupine Warriors. The Phobians also have a better head-to-head over the Kumasi side after beating them 1-0 in the second leg of their GPL fixture weeks ago.

With today’s results, the Rainbow club has been declared outright champions after 1-1 draw with Liberty Professionals.

 

As the first football club to win the domestic league during its maiden edition in 1956, Hearts have won its 21st league title.