Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak is 109 years today.
The former African champions are celebrating their 109th anniversary with a line up of activities, which begins today at the club’s secretariat.
The 20 times Ghana Premier League champions are preparing for the upcoming campaign which kick starts with a trip to Dormaa to play Aduana Stars. Hearts will be hoping to secure a win to mark the beginning of a new year.
Hearts of Oak are one time Africa Champions, winning the coveted CAF Champions League in the year 2000.
The Rainbow club were the first club to win the first CAF Confederation Cup after beating nemesis Asante Kotoko to the trophy in 2004.
The capital-based club are ten times FA Cup champions, the record holder of the title.
Currently coached by Edward Nii Odoom, Hearts have not won the league since 2008, a jinx they are bent on breaking this year.