Hearts of Oak midfielder Linda Mtange unhappy with defeat against Accra Lions

Published on: 02 May 2024

Hearts of Oak midfielder Linda Mtange has expressed his disappointment following his outfit defeat to Accra Lions in the Ghana Premier League.

The Phobians succumbed to a narrow defeat against Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium in matchday 28 of the Ghanaian top-flight.

Ibrahim Issah’s strike was enough for Accra Lions to secure their first-ever win against the Ghanaian giants.

Speaking after the game, Mtange, who emerged as a Man of the Match expressed his displeasure following defeat to Lions.

"Thank you for the Man of the Match but I'm not happy we lost the match. We lost the game and I'm not happy," Mtange remarked.

Acknowledging the fans' frustration over the loss, Mtange emphasized the importance of focusing on the next game and bouncing back from the setback.

"When we lose, the fans can never be happy. They are angry because we lost the match. We might have played well but we lost and it's part of football," he added. "We created more chances but couldn't score. It's part of football but we are thinking of our next game. I'm thinking of the next game and letting this defeat slide.

Hearts of Oak are now 12th on the table with 35 points after 28 games in the standings.

Mtange's determination to move past the defeat underscores the team's resilient spirit and commitment to turning things around in their upcoming fixtures.

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