Ghanaian giant, Hearts of Oak has started preparations for the encounter against Bechem United.The Phobians will host the Hunters next weekend in Week 3 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Following two consecutive defeats in the league in the first two outings, there is pressure on head coach Aboubakar Ouattara.Today, the underfire coach has resumed training with his lads, hoping to prepare well for the next clash against Bechem United in hopes of bagging the first three points of the new campaign.🎥 Training continues ahead of the Bechem game on Sunday.Bechem 🔜 🔜🔜#AHOSC #PositiveEnergy #Phobia4Life pic.twitter.com/dXSHgJeZzw— Phooobia! - #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) September 17, 2024Meanwhile, information gathered indicates that Hearts of Oak’s board is already in search of a new head coach to replace Coach Aboubakar Ouattara.It is unclear who could replace the under-pressure tactician when he is finally relieved of his duties.

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak are reportedly on the lookout for a new head coach to replace Aboubakar Ouattara, according to Kumasi-based Kessben TV.The Ivorian coach's tenure appears to be nearing its end following a dismal start to the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.The Phobians’ campaign got off to a rocky start with a surprising 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium.The following weekend, Hearts of Oak suffered a 2-0 loss at Kpando Sports Stadium, leaving them at the bottom of the league table after just two games.The team's struggles are reminiscent of last season’s dramatic finish, where they narrowly avoided relegation with a 3-2 comeback victory against Bechem United at Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on the final day.Under Ouattara’s management, Hearts of Oak have recorded nine losses, seven wins, and three draws. It remains uncertain whether Ouattara will be at the helm for their upcoming fixture against Bechem United on Sunday.

Hearts of Oak defender Konadu Yiadom has urged their supporters to keep rallying behind the team despite poor start to the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians has had a disappointing start to the season, failing to win their opening two matches.The Ghanaian giants were shocked by a home defeat against league debutants Basake Holy Stars in their first game and followed it up with a 2-0 loss to Heart of Lions on Sunday.Despite the setbacks, the former WAFA defender has expressed optimism about the club’s chances while urging the fans to keep supporting the team.“Losing our first two games is not refreshing for us. I will plead with our fans to keep supporting us and I think things will get better going forward” he said.Currently, Hearts of Oak sit at the bottom of the league table after two consecutive losses, but they will aim to bounce back in their next match against Bechem United at home.It promises to be a thrilling encounter this weekend as both teams will be yearning for maximum points.Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak will have to adopt a new home venue for their home games following the closure of...

Medeama SC Technical Director Augustine Evans Adotey has praised FC Samartex for their performance in their 2-2 draw against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League preliminary round.Speaking to Kickoffghana.com, Adotey commended the head coach, Amadu Nurudeen, and his team for their efforts. He expressed confidence in their ability to advance to the group stage of the continental tournament."I have to give credit to Coach Nuru and the entire Samartex team for their impressive performance against Raja Casablanca. Despite the 2-2 draw, I was thoroughly impressed after reviewing the game," Adotey said. "FC Samartex displayed determination and hunger for success."He highlighted the team's strengths: "They were well-organized in both attack and defense, with effective ball possession, circulation, and transitions. Their wide play and ball-crossing were effective, and they managed to force the opposition into a defensive stance after the 60th minute."Adotey concluded with optimism: "All is not lost. FC Samartex can approach the return leg with the right mindset and secure qualification."The Ghanaian champions will be aiming for a strong performance to progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

Medeama Sporting Club Board Chairman, Dr, Tony Aubynn, has dismissed reports suggesting that they failed to defend their Ghana Premier League title due to a technical reshuffle.The Yellow and Mauve club clinched the 2022/23 title but finished eighth during the 2023/24 football season, losing their title to FC Samartex.During the season, Evans Augustine Adotey, who was the head coach was named as the technical advisor and was replaced with Nebojsa Kapor as the new head trainer.However, speaking to ChannelOne Sports, Dr Aubynn said, “I don’t think that (coaching change) was the reason."There are many factors that affect the level of performance. The intention of the change was positive…and the board took that decision,” he added.Medeama SC have started the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season on a good note after recording back-to-back wins.They sit top of the summit with six points and will clash with Basake Holy Stars on Friday, September 27 at C.A.M Park.

Medeama SC Technical Director Augustine Evans Adotey has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of FC Samartex in their 2-2 draw against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League preliminary round campaign.Coach Adotey, speaking to Kickoffghana.com, said Coach Amadu Nurudeen and his team have done well, and he has confidence in them to secure qualification to the group stage of the continental inter-club competition."I must be honest with applause to Coach Nuru and the entire Samartex team for their brilliant display against Raja Casablanca. Despite drawing 2-2, I was highly impressed after observing the playback of the game. FC Samartex is a determined side that looked hungry for success," Coach Adotey said."A compact team both in attack and defense. Well-organized with effective ball possession, circulation, and switch from one end to the other.""Stretching the opponent wide with effective ball-crossing. And finally, forcing the opposition to sit deep in defense after the hour mark of the game. All is not lost yet. FC Samartex can go with the mentality to secure qualification in the return encounter."The Ghanaian champions will be aiming to have a respectable result and qualify for the group stage of the CAF Champions...

Following the ban on Baba Yara Stadium by CAF, which prevents Ghana from hosting Black Stars matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Dr. Tony Aubynn has suggested that the newly built TNA Stadium in Tarkwa could have served as an alternative, if it met the required specifications.CAF’s Category 3 standards mandate that host venues must accommodate at least 30,000 spectators. However, the TNA Stadium currently has a capacity of just over 10,000.Dr. Aubynn, who is the Medeama SC Board Chairman and a former member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council, expressed his frustration over the stadium ban in an interview with ChannelOne Sports.“At the moment in the country, I believe that it (the TNA) is the best stadium. Unfortunately, the size is not up to the level that we could go and play the African Cup (qualifiers) there. Otherwise, in the current challenge that we have, we would have suggested that they go to Tarkwa and play.”Ghana is scheduled to face Sudan in back-to-back 2025 AFCON qualification matches early next month.

Assistant coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has assured that the team will not be relegated from the top flight.His comments follow Hearts' poor start to the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. After two games played, the Phobian Club are without a point and sits bottom of the league log.The former Premier League champions kicked off their season with a 1-0 defeat against Basake Holy Stars before a 2-0 defeat against Heart of Lions.These results have led to widespread criticism, with some suggesting that the club may be relegation-bound.However, Amankwah strongly disagrees with such conclusions, calling them premature and unfounded.“No, it will never happen. It is too early for anyone to say Hearts of Oak will be fighting relegation, even though we didn’t start very well."Last season, some teams were at the top of the table after four or five matches, but by the end of the season, they were nowhere to be found,” Amankwah said."Hearts of Oak will never be relegated," he stated.Hearts of Oak will hope to return to winning ways when they host Bechem United in the Matchday three games at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Young Apostles shared the spoils with Nations FC in matchday 2 of the Ghana Premier League campaign.The game between the Premier League debutants and the Abrankese-based outfit held at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday ended in a pulsating goalless drawDespite creating scoring opportunities, both teams were unable to find the back of the net as they settled for a 0-0.Young Apostles, who suffered defeat in their debut against Nsoatreman were poised to quickly bounce back to winning ways but it didn’t materialized.It was the first meeting between the two clubs, since Young Apostles are debutants.The draw means Young Apostles are yet to win a game in their maiden appearances in the domestic top-flight. They have just a point after two games into the campaign.Nations FC were desperate to record their first win of the season after sharing the spoils against Bechem United in the season opener last week but Young Apostles proved to be a stronger opponent.The Abrankese-based club played out a goalless draw against the Hunters last weekend despite creating numerous scoring opportunities.Nations FC, who made a solid debut last season are yet to win a game this season. They have...

Young Apostles will look to quickly bounce back to winning ways when they host Nations FC in matchday 2 of the Ghana Premier League.The game between the Premier League debutants and the Abrankese-based outfit will be held at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday. It promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams will be yearning for maximum points.Young Apostles debut was met with fire at the Nana Koramansah Park last Sunday after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat to Nsoatreman FC.The Wenchi-based club will be poised to swiftly put smiles on the faces of their fans by returning to winning ways when they play host to Nations FC.This will be the first meeting between the two clubs, since Young Apostles are debutants.Nations FC, on the other hand, will be yearning for maximum points in the upcoming clash having shared the spoils in season opener against Bechem United.The Abrankese-based club played out a goalless draw against the Hunters last weekend despite creating numerous scoring opportunities. Coach Kasim Mingle and his charges are brimming with confidence as they seeks to secure their first win of the campaign.Nations FC made a solid debut last season, finishing...

Nations FC captain Razak Simpson says his outfit will not take Young Apostles for granted as they seek to secure maximum points in the upcoming Ghana Premier League clash.The Abrankese-based club will travel to face Young Apostles at the Wenchi Park on Sunday in matchday 2 of the domestic top-flight.Having shared spoils in opener against Bechem United, the highly-rated defender says his outfit are determined to secure their first win of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.“We will not underrate Young Apostles. We will not take them for granted because they are debutants”He continued that, “We will approach the game with all seriousness just as we did against Bechem United. Obviously, we are going to take a point or three points at large” he told Kessben FM, as followed by Footballghana.com.Meanwhile, Young Apostles will be approaching the game with all seriousness on home having suffered defeat in their opening game.Nsoatreman FC, who are the reigning FA Cup champions inflicted a 2-0 win over Young Apostles last weekend.