HEARTS OF OAK

Hearts Of Oak Dissolves Board, Prepares For Reconstitution
28 Feb

Hearts Of Oak Dissolves Board, Prepares For Reconstitution

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Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has announced the dissolution of its board with immediate effect, following a decision made during the board's final meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This move comes per the pledge of the majority shareholder, Togbe Afede XIV to reconstitute the board during the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place before the end of March 2024. The reconstitution of the board will be finalized and approved at the AGM slated for March this year. The management of the club in a public notice expressed gratitude to the outgoing board for its…
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GHPL MD18 Preview: Kotoko Travels To Heart Of Lions As Hearts Of Oak Hosts RTU
23 Feb

GHPL MD18 Preview: Kotoko Travels To Heart Of Lions As Hearts Of Oak Hosts RTU

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The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League is set to resume this weekend at various stadiums, promising an array of exciting fixtures following a two-month break. On Saturday, the Hohoe Sports Stadium will witness a showdown as bottom-placed Heart of Lions hosts Asante Kotoko, with kick-off slated for 15:00 GMT. Sunday’s action unfolds at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where Bechem United will play against Nsoatreman FC. Meanwhile, Karela United is gearing up to take on Legon Cities at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, while Bofoakwa Tano prepares to clash with Great Olympics at the Sunyani Coronation Park. At DUN’s Park, Bibiani Gold…
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Esme Mends: GFA Appoints Ex-Hearts Of Oak Player As Club Licensing Manager
21 Feb

Esme Mends: GFA Appoints Ex-Hearts Of Oak Player As Club Licensing Manager

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Esme Mends as Club Licensing Manager and administrative assistant to the National Teams Department. The former Ghana Premier League winner, who recently hanged his boots after a career that spanned 12-years, takes over from Julius Ben Emunah who has been moved to head the Competitions Department. Esme Mends played for the defunct Real Sportive in Tema for three seasons before joining Accra Hearts of Oak in 2008 where he won the Ghana Premier League in 2009. He later featured for clubs in Oman and South Africa before calling time on his career in 2016. He…
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2023/24 GHPL: Hearts Of Oak Leaves Seven Players Out Of Squad Ahead Of Second Round
11 Jan

2023/24 GHPL: Hearts Of Oak Leaves Seven Players Out Of Squad Ahead Of Second Round

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Hearts of Oak has dropped seven players from their squad list ahead of the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. The Phobians have been inconsistent in the ongoing season and finished the first round at the 10th position on the Premier League log with 21 points. With the second round set to get underway in February, the club has announced that seven players have been left out of the squad list. The players include Eric Esso, Richmond Ayi, Albert Eonde, Eric Ofori Antwi, Michelle Sarpong, Salim Adams and Kwadwo Obeng Junior. Hearts of Oak will host Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium.…
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Hearts Of Oak Has Declined – Stephen Appiah
13 Dec

Hearts Of Oak Has Declined – Stephen Appiah

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Former Hearts of Oak midfielder, Stephen Appiah has expressed his frustration about the sharp decline of the club. The Phobians after winning the Ghana Premier League title under Samuel Boadu as head coach has been poor in the last season two seasons. In the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, the Phobians sits 9th on the league log with 16 points after recording three wins, seven draws and four defeats. Appiah, who played for the Accra-based side between 1995 and 1997 called on the current crop of players to prove their worth on the pitch. “The Accra Hearts of Oak…
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Hearts Of Oak Board Responds To Martin Koopman’s Player Selection Allegations
04 Dec

Hearts Of Oak Board Responds To Martin Koopman’s Player Selection Allegations

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Board Members of Hearts of Oak have responded to the player selection allegation made by the former head coach of the club, Martin Koopman. Koopman, 67, was appointed on a two-year deal before the start of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. However, the Dutch trainer who replaced Slavko Matic mutually parted ways with the club due to a bad run of results. Koopman recorded only two wins and six goals scored in 10 Ghana Premier League matches. Speaking to Ghanasportspage in an interview for the first time after he was sacked, Koopman alleged that, the Board Members prevented him…
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Ghana PL: Hearts Of Oak Coach Bemoans Poor Start In 1-1 Draw Against Berekum Chelsea
27 Nov

Ghana PL: Hearts Of Oak Coach Bemoans Poor Start In 1-1 Draw Against Berekum Chelsea

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Assistant coach of Hearts of Oak Abdul Rahim Bashiru expressed worry over his side's poor first-half performance in their stalemate against Berekum Chelsea. The Phobians came from a goal down to salvage a point in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Accra Sports Stadium in their matchday 12 fixture on Sunday. Gideon Asante Yeboah came off the bench to score in the 70th minute after Emmanuel Essian had given the visitors the lead in the opening half. Assessing his side's performance at home, Bashiru expressed concern over their start to the game but praised their resilience in the second…
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GFA Announce Date For Hearts Of Oak-Hearts Of Lions Outstanding Match
04 Nov

GFA Announce Date For Hearts Of Oak-Hearts Of Lions Outstanding Match

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the outstanding Premier League game between Heart of Lions and Hearts of Oak will be played on Wednesday, November 8. The game will be played at the Hohoe Sports Stadium. “The Ghana Football Association has announced dates for two outstanding betPawa Premier League Matchday five matches. “The match between Heart of Lions FC vs Heart of Oak SC will be played on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Hohoe Sports Stadium,” a communique from the Ghana FA said on Friday, November 3. Meanwhile, the other outstanding Ghana Premier League game between Medeama…
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2023/24 GHPL Week 9 Preview: Karela United Hosts Hearts Of Oak As Kotoko Hosts Dreams FC
03 Nov

2023/24 GHPL Week 9 Preview: Karela United Hosts Hearts Of Oak As Kotoko Hosts Dreams FC

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The Matchday 9 fixtures of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League get under this weekend at the various stadia with some exciting games. The game will kick off from Saturday, November 4 to Monday, November 6. At Aliu Mahama Stadium, Karela United will host Hearts of Oak with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT. In the Sunday games, Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium will host Bechem United. Bibiani Gold Stars at DUN’s Park will clash with Accra Lions. At the Hohoe Sports Stadium, winless Heart of Lions will welcome Aduana FC. Elsewhere, Legon Cities at the El-Wak Stadium will tackle…
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Hearts Of Oak: Martin Koopman Pleads For More Time After Poor Start
26 Oct

Hearts Of Oak: Martin Koopman Pleads For More Time After Poor Start

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Hearts of Oak head coach, Martin Koopman has pleaded for patience and time following their poor start to the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. After five matches played, the Phobians have just one win, scoring once with an outstanding game. Hearts was expected to hit the ground running under the Dutch manager having impressed during pre-season. However, there has been very little or no improvement thus far with the club’s fans growing frustrated with each game that passes by. “I see performance and I’m proud of them. I think we need time because the players are young,” he said. “We have players…
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