Daniel Afriyie Barnieh celebrated his 21st birthday with a sumptuous goal that ensured Hearts of Oak beat Bechem United to win the MTN FA Cup title on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
The Phobians defeated Bechem United 2:1 in the final of the MTN FA Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to retain the trophy.
It was striker Emmanuel Avornyo who broke the deadlock for Bechem United in first half by slotting in from a rebound.
In the dying embers of the first half, Caleb Amankwah scored the equaliser for the defending champions from a sumptuous volley.
The two clubs returned from the tunnel to showcase a more beautiful performance but Hearts of Oak were dominant, created chances aplenty but were denied the second goal by goalkeeper Abdulai.
Hearts of Oak kept putting pressure on Bechem United until Daniel Afriyie Barnieh scored in the 60th minute to put the Rainbow giants to the lead.
Few minutes later, Bechem United marksman Augustine Okrah was sent off in the 68th minute for assaulting the assistant line one. The winger head-butted the referee and was shown the exit.
Eventually the game ended 2:1 in favor of Hearts of Oak who had a bad campaign in the Ghana Premier League.
This victory means that Hearts of Oak will be playing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season despite a shambolic Ghana Premier League campaign.