HEARTS OF OAK

No Ghanaian Club As CAF Confirms Eight Teams For Maiden African Football League
30 Aug

No Ghanaian Club As CAF Confirms Eight Teams For Maiden African Football League

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The two most glamorous clubs in Ghana, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have missed out on the selected teams to participate in the maiden African Football League. This is because the two teams have fallen off the rankings in recent years because of their shambolic performances in African inter-club competitions. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the participating clubs on Tuesday night in an official statement on their website. The maiden African Football League is set to feature Africa’s highest-ranked eight football clubs. CAF said it selected the best-ranked teams from three regions to compete for the prized…
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Hearts Of Oak, Asante Kotoko Miss Out As CAF Officially Announces African Football League Participating Clubs
30 Aug

Hearts Of Oak, Asante Kotoko Miss Out As CAF Officially Announces African Football League Participating Clubs

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The two most glamorous clubs in Ghana, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have missed out on the selected teams to participate in the inaugural African Football League. This is because the two teams have fallen off the rankings in recent years because of their shambolic performances in African inter-club competitions. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the participating clubs on Tuesday night in an official statement on their website. The maiden African Football League is set to feature Africa's highest-ranked football clubs. CAF said it selected the best-ranked teams from three regions to compete for the prized winner medals,…
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9 Players To Depart Hearts Of As Transfer Deadline Approaches
26 Aug

9 Players To Depart Hearts Of As Transfer Deadline Approaches

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Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are set to part ways with nine players who are deemed surplus to needs as the club looks to make concluding deals before the new season commences. The management of the Phobians are seeking to revamp the team as they aim to bounce back to a good performance in the forthcoming season after a disappointing campaign last season. Hearts of Oak had to work with three different coaches at different periods due to poor performances and ended up in the 12th position narrowly escaping relegation on the final day of the season. They…
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Hearts Of Oak Confirm Signing Of Young Gem Martin Karikari
10 Aug

Hearts Of Oak Confirm Signing Of Young Gem Martin Karikari

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Ghanaian giants, Hearts of Oak have announced the signing of talented attacking midfielder Martin Karikari. The left-footed midfielder joins the Phobians on a five-year deal from Division One side Asekem FC ahead of the start of the new season. Karikari impressed the former Ghana Premier League champions after starring for Asekem in the second-tier, scoring 12 goals last season. The Accra-based club have also signed Karikari's teammates Evans Adomako and Raphael Amponsah as preparations begin ahead of the new season. Leviticus Arthur and Kelvin Osei Assibey also join the Rainbow club from Tamale City and Techiman Eleven Wonders respectively. Hearts…
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#FillGPLCentres: We Need To Restore Traditional Clubs Back To Glory – Mawuko Afadzinu
01 Aug

#FillGPLCentres: We Need To Restore Traditional Clubs Back To Glory – Mawuko Afadzinu

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Marketing professional Mawuko Afadzinu has revealed getting the traditional clubs to the heights they belong could be a way of making the Ghana Premier League attractive again. Unlike some years ago, Ghana’s top fight has failed to deliver the excitement it possesses and the competition fans desire which has led to the low patronage of the league. According to Afadzinu, who also serves as the President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, the Premier League’s level and patronage have dropped due to the traditional clubs underperforming. Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have won the league once each in the…
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Hearts Of Oak Closing In On Appointing New Head Coach – Report
18 Jul

Hearts Of Oak Closing In On Appointing New Head Coach – Report

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The search for a substantive head coach at Accra Hearts of Oak is reportedly nearing its conclusion. Following a challenging season during which the club utilized three different coaches, Hearts of Oak aims to secure a capable and dedicated leader to steer them to success in the Ghana Premier League. Last season, the Phobians encountered considerable coaching instability, using three different coaches throughout the campaign, and narrowly avoiding relegation from the Ghanaian top-tier league. The sequence of events began with Samuel Boadu's dismissal on 27th September 2022 following a draw against Asante Kotoko in Kumasi. Subsequently, Slavko Matic assumed the…
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Kotoko, Hearts And Others To Share Over $500k For Players’ Involvement In 2022 World Cup
13 Jul

Kotoko, Hearts And Others To Share Over $500k For Players’ Involvement In 2022 World Cup

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Five Ghanaian clubs, namely Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, King Faisal, Dreams FC, and Steadfast FC, are set to share over $500,000 for their players’ participation in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. These clubs were represented by goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad (Asante Kotoko and King Faisal), Daniel Afriyie Barnieh (Hearts of Oak), and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC and Steadfast FC). Although Danlad and Issahaku were officially registered with Asante Kotoko and Sporting respectively during the World Cup, King Faisal, Dreams, and Steadfast FC will also benefit as the players had stints with these clubs during the qualification period.…
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Great Olympics Coach Annor Walker Slams ‘Unserious’ Hearts Of Oak
06 Jul

Great Olympics Coach Annor Walker Slams ‘Unserious’ Hearts Of Oak

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Following his departure from Samartex where he spent a single season, Walker was heavily linked with a move to the Phobians who are still seeking a replacement for Serbian trainer Slavko Matic. However, to the surprise of the masses, the veteran coach rather reunited with Great Olympics, a side he coached two seasons ago. While many have raised concerns about why Walker opted for the rivals of Hearts of Oak, he said there were no official contacts from the club. Describing the club as unserious, Annor Walker said the team wanted to get their choice of players before getting a…
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There Is No Excitement In ‘Ordinary’ Hearts And Kotoko Matches – GHALCA Chief
06 Jun

There Is No Excitement In ‘Ordinary’ Hearts And Kotoko Matches – GHALCA Chief

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Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) president Kudjoe Fianoo has expressed worry over the performance of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko citing the absence of interest in their matches which he believes is the reason for the decline in patronage of the Ghana Premier League. The two teams have both struggled throughout the season with Kotoko now aiming for a top-four finish despite initially vying to retain the Ghana Premier League title. Hearts of Oak on the other hand are currently lying 11th with just three points above the danger zone. "If they are doing well they will pull people…
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Asamoah Gyan Supports Hearts Of Oak Amidst Challenging Season
05 Jun

Asamoah Gyan Supports Hearts Of Oak Amidst Challenging Season

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Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan has expressed his confidence in Hearts of Oak's ability to bounce back after a challenging season. The Phobians have endured a difficult campaign and are on the verge of finishing the season without a trophy, while also facing the threat of relegation heading into the final matchday of the Ghana Premier League. In a recent interview with Asempa FM, Gyan shared his thoughts on the situation, saying, "When you watch Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, you expect them to be at the top. With Hearts of Oak, I believe they will make a comeback."…
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