Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has attributed his team's 2-0 loss to Great Olympics on Saturday to the challenging windy conditions at the WAFA Park in Sogakope.

Yusif Razak's brace secured a comfortable victory for Great Olympics, with goals in each half extending their perfect record in the second round.

Hayford expressed disappointment with the result but acknowledged the significant impact of the wind on the game.

"The performance wasn't bad, only that I told you from the beginning that the only disadvantage is the wind. It is very difficult to play against the wind and even for the wind," he commented in a post-game interview.

The coach emphasized how the wind affected his team's ball control, especially evident in the second goal where the ball bounced and changed direction unexpectedly.

Despite the challenging conditions, Hayford praised his players' efforts. "I think the boys have done very well...we played very well," he noted.

Following the loss, Heart of Lions dropped to 16th place on the league table with 18 points. They are now gearing up to host Real Tamale United in their next match at the Kpando Stadium.