Substitute Mawuli Wayo scored twice as Hearts of Oak came from 2-1 down to beat Accra Lions 3-2 in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
It was a Matchday 15 game played at the WAFA Park in Sogakope.
With two games to end the first round of the 2024/25 season, the Phobians were determined to keep their recent winning run after that jolt against archrivals Asante Kotoko.
Mohammed Hussein gave the visitors a vital lead in the first half after he connected his head to a Saani Mohammed cross.
However, hosts Accra Lions, who are languishing in the relegation zone, scored two goals to jump to the lead.
Lucky Nestor scored first before Ezekiel Alladoh put them in the lead.
With 10 minutes to go, Wayo displayed heroics by scoring twice to win all three points for Hearts of Oak.
The Phobians re-enter the Top 4 with this win while Lions continue the struggle to avoid relegation.
Hearts will return home to face Legon Cities in a local derby in their next game.
Lions will travel to the Tuba AstroTurf to face Dreams FC in their Matchday 16 game.