Heart of Lions boss Bashir Hayford aims for strong rebound after Bechem United defeat

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford is looking for a swift and strong response from his team following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Bechem United, a result that extended their difficult run in the Ghana Premier League.Acknowledging the challenge of the away fixture, Hayford accepted the outcome with a focus on the future. "It was a very tough game because both teams fought from their heart," he said after the match."We will take it like that because that is football… We will also go home and prepare for the next match."The defeat means Heart of Lions have now won only one of their last ten league outings, leaving them in a precarious position in the standings. Hayford's immediate task is to galvanise his squad and engineer a turnaround.The team's next opportunity for redemption comes in a significant home fixture against league leaders Asante Kotoko at the Kpando Sports Stadium on January 31.For Hayford and his players, this match represents a critical chance to halt their poor form and demonstrate the resilience needed to climb the table.