Cudjoe Fianoo, the CEO of AshGold had to come in to persuade the security guards to permit Saban access into the dressing room, after they had initially failed to oblige.

But that didn't deter Hearts of Oak from picking their first away league victory of this season.

Paul Acquah's 71st minute goal was all what the Phobians needed to take all the three points from Obuasi.