Karela United’s head coach, Abubakar Damba, has admitted that his team fell short in their recent Ghana Premier League match against Hearts of Oak. Despite taking an early lead with a goal from Dafie Mumin Mohammed just four minutes into the game, Karela United ultimately suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium in their week 26 fixture.
The comeback from Hearts of Oak was fueled by two goals from Hamza Issa and a stunning long-range strike by Salim Adams. Damba, in his post-game analysis, praised Hearts of Oak’s performance and acknowledged their ability to capitalize on opportunities. “While it’s disappointing, I must admit that Hearts of Oak put on an impressive display. They exhibited great momentum and capitalized on their chances, which is fundamental in football,” he stated.
After this loss, Karela United now finds themselves in the relegation zone with 30 points from 26 matches. Damba pointed out that one of the key issues for his team was their inability to create enough scoring opportunities. “We lacked the creativity to generate chances. Despite scoring first, we lost our momentum. We didn’t create enough opportunities, let alone convert them,” he explained.
Looking ahead, Karela United’s next league match will be against 8th-placed Accra Lions at home on Sunday. The team will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat and secure a much-needed victory to climb out of the relegation zone.
