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Hearts of Oak clinch first Ghana Premier League title in 12 years as Asante Kotoko fall

The Phobians have won their 20th title after claiming a point in their encounter with Liberty Professionals

A Hearts of Oak draw and an Asante Kotoko defeat has handed the former their first Ghana Premier League title in 12 years on Sunday.

On Sunday, Hearts and Liberty Professionals settled for a 1-1 draw at the Accra Sports Stadium as Kotoko succumbed to a 2-1 away loss to Bechem United on the penultimate matchday of the season.

The Phobians have in-form attacker Daniel Afriyie Barnieh to thank for the opener but Kwame Paul hit back for the away side to level the score.