Accra Hearts of Oak beat CL Kamsar of Guinea 2-0 in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League on Sunday.

Two brilliant late goals by super-subs Kofi Kordzi and Salim Adams ensured the Phobians progressed to the next round of the competition.

After a cagey opening 45 minutes at the Accra Sports Stadium where both teams struggled to create any notable scoring chances.

Coach Samuel Boadu’s substitutions after the recess proved to be a tactical masterstroke.

The gaffer’s half-time team talk had the desired effect as the Premier League Champions grew into the game and began to probe for the opener.

Hearts of Oak had the ball in the back of the net twice in the space of five minutes but both were correctly ruled out for off-side.

The Phobians kept on pushing and deservedly got their breakthrough courtesy of Kordzi’s stunning free kick in the 83rd minute.

From then onwards, it was all about game management for the home team. Salim Adam was brought in as replacement for Caleb Amankwah to provide fresh legs in midfield.

However, the talented young midfielder sealed the game in stoppage time with a powerful long range shot.

Accra Hearts of Oak will play Morocco giants Wydad Casablanca next on October 22, 2021.