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  • Hearts of Oak postpone announcement of 4 new signings due to coronavirus

    Hearts of Oak have postponed the announcement of their four new signings in order to join hands to spread the education on the health tips of the deadly coronavirus.

    The Accra-based giants have had a fairly good season since the 2019/2020 season started but their inconsistencies have left them far away from the top four.

    In their bid to bring in reinforcements to ensure they properly challenge for the Ghana Premier League title when the season resumes, they have stepped into the transfer market.

    On Thursday, the Phobians announced via their twitter handle that they will be outdooring four new signings ahead of the resumption of the league.

    However, the club have released a statement citing that due to changes in their communications plan, they have deferred the announcement on player signings to a new date which will be communicated later as they join hands to spread the education on the health tips of COVID-19.

    Hearts of Oak meanwhile, have sealed a major signing after capturing Niger international midfielder Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

     

  • ‘I don’t even know whether we have signed a new player’ – Hearts of Oak MD

    Managing Director of Hearts of Oak Frederick Moore has taken a swipe on the signing of the Nigerien international, Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali.

    The rainbow club announced the signing of the Niger international on its official twitter handle on Thursday.

    The statement reads: “Accra Hearts of Oak is delighted to announce the signing of Niger national team player, Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali. The defensive midfielder has signed a 2-year contract with us”

    But in an interview with Kumasi based Fox FM, the Managing Director shockingly revealed that he was not aware of the signing of Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali from Niger.

    “I don’t even know whether we have signed a new player. You can ask the spokesperson of the club” said Frederick Moore.

    Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali formerly played for the Sudanese Premier League side Al-Merrikh FC

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Hearts MD in the dark over signing of Nigerian player

    Managing Director of Hearts of Oak Frederick Moore has taken swipe on the signing of the Nigerien international, Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali.

    The rainbow boys announced the signing of the Niger international on it official twitter handle on Thursday that: ”Accra Hearts of Oak is delighted to announce the signing of Niger national team player, Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali. The defensive midfielder has signed a 2-year contract with us.

    But in an interview with Kumasi based Fox FM, the managing director shockingly revealed that he hasn’t been aware of the signing of Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali from Niger.

    “I don’t even know whether we have signed a new player. You can ask the spokesperson of the club” said Frederick Moore.

    Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali formerly played for the Sudanese Premier League side Al-Merrikh FC

     

  • Watch the skills and artistry of Hearts of Oak new signing Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali

    Hearts of Oak announced the signing of Niger international Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali on Thursday.

    The 23-year-old signed a two-year contract after leaving Sudanese side Al-Merrikh.

    Lawali, a defensive midfielder, also played for Nigerien giants AS Douanes where he won two league titles in 2016 and 2017

    He was also a Niger Cup winner in 2015.

    Lawali once featured for JS Tahoua.

    Watch the skills and artistry of Hearts of Oak new signing Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali

    Watch highlights of Abdourahamane Mamane,

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Karela United midfielder Keyekeh denies Hearts of Oak move

    Karela United midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh has denied rumours linking him to Hearts of Oak in the on-going transfer window.

    Keyekeh was heavily linked with a deal to the Phobians in the coming weeks to boost their midfield options and also help the young player develop.

    However, the highly-rated midfielder has refuted the rumour and has vowed to help Karela United escape relegation after a slow start to the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League.

    “I will not move despite the numerous offers from Hearts and Kotoko,” Keyekeh told West End Radio.

    “I am a Karela United player and for now my dream is to help the club survive the league.”

    Keyekeh has been in fine form for the Aiyinase based club as they lie 17th on the league table with 11 points after 15 matches played thus far.

    Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association has suspended all its competitions with immediate effect until further notice following the directives given by the President of the Republic due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus outbreak.

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Pray for our benevolent board chairman Togbe Afede to live long – Frederick Moore

    Hearts of Oak General Manager Frederick Moore has told fans of the club to idolize Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV for his massive investment.

    Moore explains that the traditional ruler has pumped millions of cedis into the project with no financial support from the corporate world.

    ”In the last two (2) years, it’s been really really tough and I think this is the time that everybody who is a Phobian and anybody who believes they support Hearts should doff off their hats to the Board Chairman because for the past two (2) years, he’s basically single-handedly carried the club,” Moore told Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.

    ”Anytime we get up as Phobians and we pray to God and we thank God we should also thank God for his life, it’s been great that we have got him and he’s not on the other side. I will never stop saying that.”

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts of Oak signs Mamane Lawali from Niger

    Accra Hearts of Oak has started its transfer business with the addition of Nigerian international Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali.

    The midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the Phobians for an undisclosed fee.

    The club announced on this on their official twitter handle on Thursday: ”Accra Hearts of Oak is delighted to announce the signing of Niger national team player, Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali. The defensive midfielder has signed a 2-year contract with us.”

    Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali formerly played for the Sudanese Premier League side Al-Merrikh FC.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

     

  • I never said Hearts disrespected me – Bernard Arthur

    Hearts of Oak forward Bernard Arthur has rubbished media reports regarding his situation at the club, describing it as ‘fake news’.

    The former Liberty Professionals attacker was reported to have accused the Phobians of ‘disrespect’, by some Ghanaian news portals on Monday.

    But reacting to the reports in a video posted on Facebook timeline, Arthur who is the subject of transfer speculations to Ghanaian top flight sides Great Olympics and Eleven Wonders said he never spoke on the subject matter.

    “I woke up this morning and I read some fake news saying the club[Hearts of Oak] disrespected me and all that. I never said something like that”, Bernard Arthur said.

    “It’s a fake news. I hope and I pray that the Heart fans will clear it out from their minds.

    “how will I say a big club like Hearts of Oak disrespected me. It’s not cool.

    “I I am sorry for the fake news. I never said that on any platform and I don’t do interviews. I don’t talk. I keep my things to myself”, he added.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Hearts target Adebayor, three others ahead of GPL second round

    Ghanaian top flight side, Accra Hearts of Oak have set their sight on securing the services of four top players ahead of the second round of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season.

    Local media reports suggest that interim Coach Edward Odoom has submitted names of the four players to the Board of the Accra based club as they hope to end their eleven-year title drought this season.

    The four-man list given to the Hearts of Oak Board of Directors include Niger international and joint Ghana Premier League top scorer Victorien Adebayor.

    Adebayor, 23, is one of the highest performing forwards in Ghana this season having scored 12 goals in fourteen matches for Inter Allies.

    Karela United duo Emmanuel Keyekeh and Diawisie Taylor are also on the list as is Liberty Professionals skipper Michael Ampadu.

    Hearts of Oak are currently lying ninth on the GPL log with 21 points after fourteen games played.

    The Phobians have already signed former Bechem United and Al Hilal striker Abednego Tetteh on a free transfer.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Hearts of Oak break camp indefinitely

    Hearts of Oak have decided to break camp indefinitely amid growing Coronavirus concerns in the country.

    The club announced on Friday that all training activities have been suspended until further notice.

    Meanwhile, the Ghana Premier League has been halted as part of measures by government to beat down the spread of the deadly virus in the country with 16 confirmed cases so far.

    In this period of inactivity Hearts has decided to allow player get some rest while adhering to strict safety practices.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • Great Olympics closing in on Bernard Arthur

    Great Olympics are close to completing the signing of Hearts of Oak forward Bernard Arthur according to local reports.

    The Wonder club look to augment their squad for the second period of the Ghana Premier League season.

    Arthur’s stint with the Phobians hasn’t been a successful story and that’s urging him to make switch to the city rivals this transfer window.

    The 23-year-old has managed to score only once this season and has seen limited number of matches played so far in the season.

    The former Liberty Professionals attacker joined Hearts of Oak before the start of the season after returning from a short spell in Algeria with AS Aïn M’lila.

    Before then, he was playing for Tanzanian side Azam FC where he failed to impress.

    Great Olympics are stealing a march on Eleven Wonders FC to land the WAFA Academy product as the latter have also shown interest in signing the forward.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts coach Odoom calls for calm after Sharks stalemate

    Hearts of Oak coach Edward Nii Odoom has called for calm after their stalemate with Elmina Sharks.

    The Phobians failed to take advantage of their home game as they played a 1-1 draw with the visitors.

    The visitors took a surprise lead via a corner taken in the fourteenth minute which found Dennis Mensah who fired home from just outside the box.

    Elmina Sharks failed to hold their lines as Kofi Kordzi headed home the equalizer for the Phobians from a corner in the 38th minute.

    After the game, a section of the disappointed fans of Hearts of Oak called for the head of the coach.

    Addressing the media, Odoom said he was unhappy with the outcome of the game.

    “I think we have disappointed our fans very well, this is one match we should have won because we promised ourselves that the five matches here is operation 15 points and today’s result means we have disappointed everybody.

    “It is a very bad day, I will plead with the supporters that they should be very patient with us in fact it is a very difficult moment with us.”

    Sunday’s draw meant the Phobians, have recorded a single win in their last five league games, remain glued to 8th position on the log with 17 points.

    They next play as guest to Inter Allies at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    Source: primenewsghana.com

  • Richard Attah, Raddy Ovouka and Kofi Kordzi battle for Hearts Player of the Month

    Hearts of Oak have nominated three players namely goalkeeper Richard Attah, left-back Raddy Ovouka and striker Kofi Kordzi for the Player of the Month award.
    The trio will be competing for an individual award in 2020 after Hearts of Oak announced their nomination for the best player of the month for February.

    Supporters of the club are required to vote for their best player on the club twitter handle by commenting on with the name of their best player for the month for February.

    The three players were instrumental for the Phobians during the month as they helped the club move to 9th on the league table with 16 points, 5 points adrift leaders Ashanti Gold SC.

    Goalkeeper Attah was impressive in the post keeping a number of clean sheets and rescuing his side on a number of occasions with some fantastic saves.

    Ovouka who has displaced William Dankyi at left-back has emerged as one of the standout players of the season.

    Kordzi is currently the club’s top scorer with four goals.

    The winner will become the second person to scoop the prestigious award after Emmanuel Nettey triumph in January.

    Source: Primenewsghana.com

  • GPL: Hearts to win league, King Faisal already relegated – Seer predicts

    It is good news for Hearts of Oak fans If prominent football prophet Seer Gyan’s words are to be taken seriously as he predicts it will be party time for the rainbow club at the end of the season but on one condition.

    Seer Gyan has gained prominence for making predictions in football with varied degree of success but he is still revered by those who think God watches and plays a role in how football matches go.

    According to the football prophet in an interview with Kumasi based ASHH FM has predicted some good news for Hearts of Oak If and only they should beat or get a draw against Ashgold in Obuasi.

    “Hearts of Oak still the winners of the ongoing GPL depending on the outcome of their second leg against Ashgold,if Hearts of Oak picks even a point they are the winners.”

    “Kotoko should forget of this season’s GPL tittle because the Asanteman Spirit behind the club is now weak after moving from the Ashanti region to the Greater Accra Region.”

    “Kumasi King Faisal can not survive relegation, spiritually they are already relegated”

    “Both present and past chairmen of Asante Kotoko don’t value the club because Kotoko is like a religion and should have regarded as such but those people don’t know the norms of the club.”he said

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak drop points in Premier League

    Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak were denied three points as Ashanti Gold registered a win to move top of the Ghana Premier League table in matchweek 11.

    Coming into the matchday on the back of three draws and one defeat in their last four games, Kotoko extended their winless streak with a 1-0 loss away at fourth-placed Aduana Stars. Samuel Bioh’s 94th-minute efort sunk the Porcupine Warriors in Dormaa.

    At Akoon Park in Tarkwa, eighth-positioned Hearts and third-from-bottom Karela United played out a 0-0 draw.

    AshGold, on the other hand, did not miss an opportunity to take up the top spot as they registered a 1-0 home triumph over Dreams FC at Obuasi’s Len Clay Stadium. Abdulai Ibrahim netted the lone goal in the 80th minute, sending Dreams to 10th on the log.

    Medeama have moved to second on the standings following a 2-1 away victory over Inter Allies. Victorien Adebayor’s consolation for Allies has taken him top of the goalscorers’ chart with 11 goals. Nana Kofi Babil and Prince Opoku Agyemang found the back of the net for the Yellow and Mauves.

    At Nana Agyemang Park in Techiman, Eleven Wonders and Wafa settled for a 1-1 draw. Hosts Wonders took the lead through Abu Musa Sule on 52 minutes but Eric Asamany hit back for Wafa six minutes after the hour mark.

    Benjamin Boateng’s eighth-minute strike was enough to win all three points for Elmina Sharks who pipped second-from-bottom Wafa 1-0 at the Cape Coast Stadium.

    Source: Goal.com

  • GPL Week 11: Preview of Karela United vs Hearts of Oak

    After a last gasp win in Accra against Bechem  United, Hearts of Oak will look to extend their unbeaten run of games to five when they travel to the Akoon Park to play inconsistent Karela United.

    The match week 11 game in the Ghana Premier League is expected to produce an entertaining encounter with games between the two producing loads of goals.

    The last time Hearts of Oak traveled to play Karela United in the GPL, they were humbled by the ‘Anyinase’ Boys, a game they lost 3-1.

    However, the rivalry between the two was further enhanced with both teams qualifying to the semis of the Normalisation Special Cup from the Southern Zone.

    Ahead of Wednesday’s clash at the Akoon Park, Karela United have won only a game in their last five matches. A poor run of form that has characterised the club this season.

    Meanwhile, the Phobians have not lost a game since suffering a painful defeat to arch rivals Asante Kotoko in Accra on Match Day 6.

    The inform Ghanaian giants have an almost fit squad for the clash, with Mitchelle Sarpong set to return to the match day squad since returning from injury.

    Striker Kofi Kordzi has been the club’s livewire after his match winning exploits against Dreams FC and just over the weekend against Bechem United.

    Karela United attacker Diawise Taylor looks to have also found his goal-scoring boots after scoring in recent games.

    Prediction:

    Karela United 1-3 Hearts of Oak

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts vs Kotoko London clash: Remove non-refundable clauses MoYS to tour operators

    The Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued a directive to tour operators who are organising supporters and visa applicants for the impending Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko match that would be staged in London on 7 March 2020, to remove non-refundable clauses in their financial packages for the trip.

    The Ministry has also warned the public to be careful by thoroughly reading the entire agreement before making any financial commitments.

    In a statement, the Ministry said it has learnt that, over the years, that has been the practice by some traveling agents to shortchange innocent Ghanaians most especially those who were not successful in their visa application process.

    “The Ministry is, therefore, serving notice to the organisers that, it won’t sit aloof for any Ghanaian to be cheated and is asking the organisers to monitor the actions of these travelling agents,” the statement said adding that it “would not hesitate to intervene to salvage any Ghanaian and if possible take a strong decision on the game.

    Source: ClassFMOnline.com

  • We will beat them – Aduana Stars coach warns Hearts of Oak

    Aduana Stars deputy coach W.O Tandon has warned Accra Hearts of Oak ahead of Sundays’s GPL mactch week 9 meeting.

    Dwarfs handed Tandoh a cruel lesson on his last competitive GPL game as head coach, thrashing the Ogya boys 3-1- But David Kwame Amoah will be incharge as head coach against the Phobians.

    Aduana are second on the league log with 16 points and the Phobians lie 9th with 11 points after drawing against AshGold in their last game.

    Although Tandoh hinted he may be assisting the new head coach, he insisted his team will fight and beat Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

    “Playing against Accra Hearts of Oak is a special game and must be treated as such.” he told Kumasi based Ashh Fm.

    We are not afraid of the Phobians, we are the defending champions of the Ghana premier league and wants to defend the title once again and in doing that, there is a saying if you want to be the best, you must beat all the best and we know Hearts of Oak is one of the best clubs in Ghana so we have to beat them.”

    Yahaya Mohammed is a player I’ve known for a long time,I’ve worked with him back at Amidaus Professionals Tema and I can assure you Yahaya Mohammed is going to score against Hearts of Oak on Sunday to add to his tally.” he said

    “I have known Coach David Kwame Amoah for the past 13 years and he was my mate during our CAF License’B course,he is a good friend of mine that’s why I made that recommendation and I can tell you he is a good coach and will help with his ideas to developed Aduana Stars.”

    “Let me thank The King of Dormaa Osagyefo Oseadeayo Nana Agyemang Badu II and the management of Aduana Stars for the opportunity given me and I know I own them a lot and will do well to all my best.We are going to welcome Hearts of Oak very well but will beat by the end of the game.”

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Hearts of Oak endures worst home run since 1993/1994 season

    Hearts of Oak were held to a goalless draw by Ashanti Gold on matchday 8 of the Ghana Premier to witness their worst home run in the Ghanaian topflight league.

    The Phobians have won just a game from four home league matches this season and have secured just four points from a possible 12.

    They lost at home on matchday 1 against Berekum Chelsea, won against Ebusua Dwarfs, before they were edged by their bitterest rivals Asante Kotoko and on matchday 8 they were held to a goalless draw by AshGold

    Hearts of Oak have never played four home league games and amassed just four points from a possible 12.

    Hearts worst home run before this season had been five (5) points from a possible 12.

    Meanwhile AshGold after holding Hearts of Oak to a goalless draw have gone four consecutive league games in Accra against the Phobians without a defeat (W1, D3). If the 1-3 win the Miners had over Hearts in Accra in the aborted 2018 Ghana Premier League is included then it will be five games without a win for Hearts against the Obuasi lads.

    Hearts last defeated AshGold in Accra in 2014.

    Source: pulse.com.gh

  • Hearts of Oak’s player of the month to receive 2000 cedis reward

    Chairman of the National Chapters Committee (NCC) of Hearts of Oak, Elvis Hesse Hermann has disclosed that player of the month for the club will be awarded with a cash prize of GHC2000 every month.

    According to him, the supporters have decided to award outstanding performers particularly the player of the month which will serve as motivation for other players to work hard.

    “Player of the month for club will win GHC2000. That is what we are doing to encourage our own.We want to send a clear signal to the players that if they perform well, the supporters will award them as well” he said.

    “With this initiative, we expect the players to do more than what we are seeing today” he added.

    The Phobians have selected two players (Joseph Esso and Emmanuel Nettey) for the January player of the month award.

    Hearts of Oak currently occupies 10th position with 10 points in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Hearts of Oak players earn praises from manager Edward Nii Odoom

    Edward Nii Odoom, the stop gab coach of Hearts of Oak has lauded his player for sticking to their game plan in their matchday seven fixtures against Dreams FC.

    The Phobians returned to winning ways after their 2:1 lose to Asante Kotoko.

    Harts of Oak pipped Dreams FC 1-0 at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu on Sunday.

    In his post-match presser, Odoom said, “It was a good game for us and after losing to Kotoko, our aim is to bounce back to winning ways.

    “The players did very well. Our tactics worked as planned.

    Kofi Kordzi got the goal in the second half after he received the ball just inside the penalty area and shot on the turn to win the match for the visitor.

    “We planned to play them on the counter when they lose the ball and I think my players did a great job,” he added.

    The win on Sunday has sent Hearts of Oak to the 9th position with 10 points.

    Hearts of Oak will host Ashgold in the matchday eight fixtures at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • We will dedicate our victory over Kotoko to the fans – Hearts coach Edward Odoom

    Ahead of the Super Clash on Sunday, interim coach of Hearts of Oak Edward Nii Odoom has hinted that his charges are motivated to win the game against their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko to honor their fans.

    The two most glamorous clubs in Ghana will battle it out for the bragging rights when they meet on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium for the matchday 6 fixture.

    Read:GOC President promises to reward Hearts if they beat Kotoko on Sunday- Hearts Supporters Chief reveals

    Odoom has won two games, drawn one and lost a game after taking over from Kim Grant who was sacked after losing the match day one fixture to 2012 GPL champions Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    In an exclusive interview with Ghanaweb.com, he said “I love my fans and they have been following us since our game in Sogakope and Dansoman to cheer the team-up. I want the fans to replicate that by trooping to the stadium on Sunday in their Phobian jersey to cheer the team to victory and the win will be dedicated to them,” said Edward Nii Odoom.

    Read:Kim Grant prevented us from juju Hearts team manager Saban Quaye reveals

    Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak have only won a game against Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium in the past 6 years.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • GOC President promises to reward Hearts if they beat Kotoko on Sunday- Hearts Supporters Chief reveals

    Hearts of Oak Supporters Chief Elvis Herman Hesse has disclosed that Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), president Ben Nunoo Mensah has promised to reward the team should they beat arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in the match day six of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League.

    The Ghanaian giants will face off in the Super Two clash on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    Read:Asante Kotoko are ready for Hearts of Oak Coach Maxwell Konadu

    According to the Supporters Chief, the Ben Nunoo Mensah rewarded the team in their come back win against Liberty Sunday and has promised to do more when they beat Kotoko.

    “GOC President has promised to reward the team if they beat Kotoko on Sunday. I cannot disclose the amount but we all know he always deliver on his promises”, he told Happy FM.

    Read:Kotoko and Hearts set for epic Super Clash duel in the UK

    Hearts of Oak will be looking to revenge that painful defeat against their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in the President Cup when these two sides meet.

    This will be the first Super Two clash to be played in the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts of Oak announces gate fees for Sunday super clash

    Management of Hearts of Oak has announced the gate fees for their Ghana Premier League matchday 6 encounter against their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko.

    The Phobians will welcome the Porcupine Warriors at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday and both teams will be hoping to extend their win rate after putting smiles on the faces of their fans on matchday 5.

    Read:Kotoko and Hearts set for epic Super Clash duel in the UK

    Hearts of Oak are charging GH¢20 for the popular stand and centre line, GH¢30 of lower VIP, GH¢50 for upper VIP and GH¢100 for VVIP.

    Kick-off for Sunday’s super clash is scheduled for 3:00PM

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Asante Kotoko are ready for Hearts of Oak – Coach Maxwell Konadu

    Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has revealed that his outfit is ready to face their arch-rivals Hearts of Oak on match day six of the Ghana Premier League next Sunday.

    The Porcupine Warriors bounced back to winning ways, having lost to Berekum Chelsea and Medeama SC with a 2-0 win over Ebusua Dwarfs behind close doors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

    Read:Kotoko and Hearts set for epic Super Clash duel in the UK

    A goal piece from Mathew Cudjoe and Justice Blay in the dying embers of the game handed the Reds the maximum points as they moved to 6th on the league with nine points.

    “Kotoko is always ready for Hearts of Oak encounters,” coach Konadu said after the game against Dwarfs.

    Read:Watch how Asante Kotoko conceded the penalty against Medeama SC

    “I believe they are always ready for us. You know matches between the two sides is a high profile game and nobody is going to relax.

    He added, “I know they are preparing very well and have one eye on this game.”

    “It’s going to be an interesting game anyway. We have one eye over there. The El Clásico is on, let’s wait and see what happens on Sunday.”

    Source: footballghana.com

  • 2019/20 GPL week 4 match preview: WAFA SC v Hearts of Oak

    WAFA SC has never lost at home in Sogakope to Hearts of Oak and on Wednesday they will be out to maintain that tradition.

    The Academy Boys have won three and drawn one- 13th September 2015- against the Phobians.

    It was a week 30 fixture during their first season as WAFA.

    Read:GPL: NSA gives clearance for evening matches

    WAFA SC will be hoping to have the four players who missed their last match against Elmina Sharks back for this huge assignment.

    Hearts won their first league match of the season on Sunday at home against a limping Ebusua Dwarfs at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    That could be the elixir needed to get their season back on track after losing their opening two matches against Berekum Chelsea-at home-and Medeama.

    Read:Dan Kwaku Yeboah hands over new GPL website to GFA

    The Phobians have also bolstered their squad with the signing of Emmanuel Nettey and Frederick Ansah Botchway.

    Prediction:

    WAFA SC 2-1 Hearts of Oak

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • The Hearts of Oak job is not beyond me- Interim coach Edward Odoom

    Interim coach of Hearts of Oak Edward Nii Odoom insists he is capable of turning the tides at the club despite their poor start to the campaign.

    The Phobians suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Medeama on match day two of the Ghana Premier League to make it their worst start since the 2009/20 season.

    ”I have coached in Ghana for 30 years. I have handled different teams like Real Sportive and many others,” he said after the game.

    Four Hearts of Oak players to mark GPL debut against Berekum Chelsea

    “This Hearts of Oak job is not beyond me at all. I am capable of doing the work well.”

    Prince Opoku Agyeman scored a brace with Nana Kofi Babil netting the other to ensure the two times FA Cup winners extended their good record against the Accra giants.

    The Rainbow club lost their opening game to Berekum Chelsea in Accra, a result that led to the sacking of coach Kim Grant.

    They will next host Ebusua Dwarfs at home on match day 3.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Kim Grant’s Hearts of Oak salary revealed

    Accra Hearts of Oak on Monday parted ways with head coach Kim Grant after 12 months in charge.
    Grant was also sacked just one game into the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season where he lost 1-0 to Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports stadium.

    It is reported that the English trained coach was on a whooping $10,000 monthly salary as coach of the club.

    Kim Grant needs more time Mohammed Polo tells Hearts Supporters

    His salary was allegedly made known to the club’s board after a crisis meeting was held on Monday and it was at the said meeting that the board realized he was on such a colossal salary.

    According to reports this infuriated the board and hastened his sack because his team’s performance was not commensurate to the salary he was drawing from Hearts of Oak.

    Kim Grant delighted over Hearts-Umbro partnership

    Kim Grant was appointed as coach and sporting director of Hearts of Oak about 12 months ago but the team failed to improve in its play nor win any trophies under the reign of the coach.

    The former Ghana International joined Hearts of Oak on a three-year deal in December 2018 after a brief spell with Elmina Sharks.

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  • Hearts of Oak beat Okwahu United 2-1 in Nkawkaw in friendly

    Hearts of Oak beat Okwahu United 2-1 in a pre-season friendly played at the Nkawkaw Park on Sunday.

    The match had to wait until the 53rd minute for the first goal when defender Chris Bonney converted a penalty to give the Phobians the lead.

    Read:Hearts of Oak to cut sod for Pobiman project on November 11

    But Okwahu United levelled after 66 minutes when MacLean Ampadu leveled the scoring.

    Hearts of Oak managed to snatch the winner in the 84th minute after William Dankyi beat the offside trap to slot home.

    Read:Hearts of Oak quintet retained in Black Stars B 25-man squad for Burkina Faso clash

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts of Oak to cut sod for Pobiman project on November 11

    Unconfirmed report reaching Weeklysportsgh.com has it that, Accra Hearts of Oak will cut sod for the construction of the Pobiman Academy Project on November 11,2019.

    The Phobians signed a deal with Turkish Company, PrefaBex Limited months a go to build the multipurpose edifice at Pobiman,a land the club acquired over decades.

    Read:Hearts sign partnership with Turkish company to complete Pobiman project

    The close source told Weeklysportsgh.com that, Hearts of Oak will like to cut the sod for the project on November 11,2019 to coincide with their 108th birthday.

    The Pobiman Project, when completed, will include a staff residence, senior housing unit, gym, training centers (pitches), laundry, swimming pool, lockers, toilet facilities, kitchen, and dining hall.

    Read:Hearts of Oak correct factual inaccuracies regarding Pobiman project

    Hearts of Oak returned to train on the Pobiman pitch after spending some time at Legon Ajax Park.

    Source: weeklysportsgh.com

  • Hearts of Oak set for pre-season training in Nigeria

    Hearts of Oak are set to embark on a pre-season training tour in Nigeria ahead of the start of the new season, according to Oyerepa FM.

    The Phobians will be engaged in a series of high-profile friendlies during the three-week period.

    Read:Hearts of Oak correct factual inaccuracies regarding Pobiman project

    According to Oyerepa FM, Officials of Hearts of Oak are in advanced talks with some Nigeria Premier League clubs for friendly games before returning to Ghana to wrap up their preparations for the new season.

    In addition, Hearts will play against the Nigeria U-23 team that have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

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    The Accra based side have augmented their squad with Bernard Arthur, Dominic Eshun and Emmanuel Mintah as they prepare for the new Ghana Premier League season which is expected to start next month.

    The former CAF Champions League winners are expected to leave the country in the coming days to begin their pre-season tour in Nigeria.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Hearts of Oak correct factual inaccuracies regarding Pobiman project

    Accra Hearts of Oak have Set the record straight regarding the construction of the Pobiman Academy Project:

    Reports had been rife that the Pobiman Project would cost the Phobians a $700,000 dollars which the club has refuted.

    Another report sprang up indicating that the highest shareholder of the club, Togbe Afede the XIV was financing the project at a 25% interest rate.

    Read: AFCON U-23 Qualifier: Ghana held 1-1 at home to Algeria

    In a press release, Hearts of Oak have laid bare the nuances involved in the project.

     

     

    Source: weeklysportsgh.com