Accra Hearts of Oak clinched top spot on the Ghana Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium Thursday night.

The Phobians showed their readiness for the big game with a 2-1 away win courtesy, strikes by Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Frederick Ansah Botchway.

Four minutes prior to half-time, the Royals pulled a goal back through Niger international Victorien Adebayor.

Samuel Boadu’s men started strongly only to be denied by Legon Cities goalkeeper Sylvester Sackey in the first minute of the game.

Legon Cities came closest to taking the lead when Victorien Adebayor’s free-kick hit the woodwork, only for Hearts of Oak to score first through Kojo Obeng Jr just moments later with an easy tap in after being set up by Daniel Afriyie Barnie in the 28th minute.

Frederick Ansah-Botchwey then delivered a sweet strike from long range to increase the lead for the Phobians in the 38th minute.

Victorian Adebayor scored from a free kick to reduce the deficit for Legon Cities in the 40th minute. It was his first goal for the club.

Legon Cities dominated proceedings from the 74th minute in search of the equalizer but the Hearts of Oak defense were up to the task.

Jonah Attuquaye’s brilliant run into the box for Legon Cities was blocked by the Hearts defenders to prevent an equalizer.

Hearts of Oak talisman Ibrahim Salifu picked up an injury and was replaced by Victor Aidoo in the 86th minute.

By virtue of Thursday night’s victory, the rainbow lads are level on points with Kotoko at the top of the league table, sitting higher in position owing to a better goal difference.

Hearts and Kotoko, Ghana’s two biggest clubs, are set for a showdown on matchday 31 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.