Hearts of Oak Public Relations Officer Kwame Opare Addo has said the club is looking to avoid a repeat of what happened to them last season in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians needed a dramatic 3-2 win away at Bechem United on the final day of the season to survive relegation and have not had a great start to the new season.Newly promoted Basake Holy Stars shocked them 1-0 on Sunday, September 9, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium in their opening game of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.This caused an uproar among fans, resulting in the booing of players and coaches after the game."We don’t want what happened to us last season to happen again. We would have liked a perfect takeoff, but it didn’t happen. That’s not what we all expected,” Opare Addo told Asempa FM, as monitored by footballghana.com.“But that will teach us some lessons to take forward in the competition. Going forward, we have to be much more competitive, purposeful, and stronger than what we did in the first game.”Hearts of Oak’s next game is away to Heart of Lions on Sunday.

Hearts of Oak have firmly rejected reports claiming that the club has given head coach Aboubakar Ouattara a five-game ultimatum to save his job.Despite a challenging start to the season, including a narrow 1-0 loss to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars in their Ghana Premier League opener, the club’s management has labeled these rumors as “entirely false and fabricated, and should be disregarded.”Since Ouattara's appointment in February 2024, he has faced considerable difficulties, securing only seven wins and suffering eight losses.This record has raised concerns among fans and analysts about the team's trajectory this season, forcing the club to release a statement denying giving the Ivorian an ultimatum to save his job.Read the full statement below:The management of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC would like to emphasize and notify all of our stakeholders and the general public that reports circulating in some media outlets claiming that head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has been given a 5-match ultimatum are entirely false and fabricated and should therefore be disregarded as such.The management and the supporters' leadership, NCC, issued a communiqué urging all Phobians to give their unwavering support to the team as we enter the...

Hearts of Oak board have expressed their displeasure following the team’s sloppy start to the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians suffered defeat in their opening Ghana Premier League game against newcomers Basake Holy Stars.The game played at the Accra Sports Stadium saw Basake Holy Stars beat the Ghanaian giants at their own backyard on Sunday.Prince Tweneboah’s goal was enough for the visitors to secure maximum points in the much-anticipated clash.According to reports in the media, the leadership of the Ghanaian giants has charged coach Aboubakar Ouattara to improve the performance of the team to salvage his job.The board is demanding a respectable results in the next five games from the Ivorian tactician. They take a decision about his future if things go as expected.Hearts of Oak will travel to Kpando to face Heart of Lions in matchday 2 of the Ghana Premier League this weekend.

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged Ghana Premier League clubs to ensure they hire the right coaches, not just people they can control because they are their friends.The former Hearts of Oak winger made this statement in the hope of improving conditions for local clubs in the league.The 2024/25 season started over the weekend with some shocks, including Hearts of Oak losing 1-0 to newly promoted Berekum Holy Stars."The clubs should make sure they hire the right technical persons, not just because, 'Oh, I'm friends with this coach,' or because some coaches, excuse me to say, will go and lobby for the job, and then the job will be given to them,” Laryea Kingston told Joy Sports, as monitored by footballghana.com.“It's not about the club owners assessing the coach who is capable of doing the job, but because he's my friend, because I can control him, I'll give him that job so that I will still have influence in directing him on what to do on the pitch, meanwhile he doesn’t even come to training to watch.“These are some of the things that, if we put in place, hiring a very good coach who...

The management of Hearts of Oak and their supporters unit, National Chapters Committee (NCC), have called on fans to back the club throughout the 2024/25 season.The two parties released a statement before the start of the new season that emphasissed the need for fans to embrace their “Never Say Die” spirit to drive the team forward.“This communique is to ensure that as we urge our players to be very competitive on the field of play, stakeholders are expected to foster a united front and with a unified force approach the new season, with a common goal and work in close collaboration with the leadership of the club.“Our united front is key to our success story that we envisage. This must, therefore, be of great concern to Phobians, and success will never elude us.Supporters are also encouraged to join the Phobia4Life project to enhance their impact.The club's start to the season has not gone as they would have liked, losing 1-0 at home to Basake Holy Stars.Hearts of Oak, who narrowly escaped relegation in the last two seasons, are aiming for a better performance this year, with hopes of securing their 21st league title.

Basake Holy Stars coach, Abdulai Gazale, has revealed that winning against Hearts of Oak means he protected his record against the Phobians.The newly promoted side shocked the Phobians 1-0 on Sunday, September 9, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium in their opening game of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.Speaking after the game, Gazale claimed winning means he as well preserved a record of Basake Holy Stars.“Already we have records in terms of the team. I also have my records in terms of playing against Accra Hearts of Oak.“Back at Kotoko, Hearts of Oak have never beaten us, and I was coming out with this particular mindset again as I am now in charge of this team.“I have to make sure that history continues. Basake Holy Stars also have the same history.They have never lost their first game, both in Division 1 and Division 2, and we wanted to do the same thing. We were able to play with discipline, and we did it."

The head coach of Basake Holy Stars, Abdulai Gazale has revealed the motivation behind his team’s victory over Hearts of Oak.The newcomers defeated the Phobians 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday in their first appearance in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking in a post-match interview, coach Abdulai Gazale disclosed that it was important to take all three points from Hearts of Oak due to the disrespect shown to his team.He said Hearts of Oak underrated his side and got punished for it at the end of the close contest."They underrated us. When you even hear people's comments before the game… I saw comments on their flyer, saying we should come and collect goals. If you disrespect your opponents, they will discipline you,” Coach Abdulai Gazale said.Following the defeat to Hearts of Oak, fans are calling for the immediate sacking of head coach Aboubakar Ouattara just one match into the new season.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Outtara was absent from the post-match press conference on Sunday after the team lost to Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians hosted the newcomers in their first match of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season today.In a game played at the Accra Sports Stadium, Hearts of Oak conceded just two minutes into the first half and lost 1-0 at fulltime.With fans outraged at full-time, the post-match interview had to be interrupted and ended abruptly by the Police due to tension.Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara who had sent his assistant Yaw Amankwah to speak to the media at the post-match was chased out whilst in his car by the angry fans.The outraged fans of Hearts of Oak complained about what they described as a poor performance from the team and hooted at the players.The fans are demanding the immediate sacking of Coach Aboubakar Ouattara after just one game into the new season.

Fans of Hearts of Oak are calling for the swift sacking of head coach Aboubakar Ouattara after matchday 1 in the new Ghana Premier League season.The 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign commenced this weekend with the Phobians playing their first game on Sunday.In an encounter against Basake Holy Stars, Hearts of Oak suffered a 1-0 defeat after conceding just two minutes into the first half.After full-time, angry fans took turns to express their displeasure about what they described as a poor performance from the team.Many fans who spoke to journalists emphatically stated that coach Aboubakar Ouattara must be sacked.The fans fear that if Hearts of Oak cannot beat the newcomers, then the team will be defeated by other top clubs including nemesis Asante Kotoko in the subsequent matches of the season.Hearts of Oak fans want head coach Abuobakar Outtara sacked after losing 1-0 to debutant side, Basale Holy Stars on opening day at the Accra Sports Stadium pic.twitter.com/LgaiYAQtRq— Ekow Amoasi Is My Name (@amoasi_ekow) September 8, 2024

Accra Hearts of Oak were handed a shock 1-0 defeat by Ghana Premier League newcomers Basake Holy Stars in their opening week clash on Sunday afternoon.In a dramatic start, Basake Holy Stars scored within the first three minutes of their topflight debut. Prince Tweneboa headed home a well-placed cross from the right, putting the visitors in an unexpected early lead.Hearts of Oak, experienced league campaigners, struggled to find their rhythm after the early setback. Despite creating several chances throughout the first half, they were unable to convert and remained behind at the break.The Phobians returned with renewed energy in the second half, dominating possession and relentlessly searching for an equalizer. However, Basake Holy Stars' defense held firm, absorbing the pressure as Hearts of Oak launched multiple late attacks.The victory marks a memorable start for Basake Holy Stars, who face Dreams FC next, while Hearts of Oak will seek redemption against Heart of Lions in their upcoming fixture.

Aduana Stars and Heart of Lions settled for a drawn game in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League opening day.The fire boys were unable to make their home advantage count after playing out a 1-1 draw with Heart of Lions at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Sunday.The first half of the thrilling encounter ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of net. The two sides successfully nullified any threat their opponent posed.Heart of Lions finally opened the scoring in the 81st minute mark through Mustapha Yakubu and came close to securing maximum points before Emmanuel Marfo pulled parity for the host in stoppage time.Having dropped points on home turf, the two time Ghana Premier League winners will now turn their attention to their next game against regional rivals, Bechem United in the upcoming weekend.Meanwhile, Heart of Lions will return to Kpando to face giants Hearts of Oak after securing an important away draw.

Nine Asante Kotoko players have been denied visas by the American Embassy on Friday. The Ghana Premier League heavyweights were at the Embassy to begin the process for their upcoming game against DC United scheduled for October 14, 2024.However, nine out of the 18 players who were at the Embassy were denied visas with the players expected to reapply for their visas.Kotoko will be playing against DC United in Washington at the Audi Field, in Buzzard Point after beating rivals, Hearts of Oak 2-1 in the Democracy Cup.The annual ceremonial match, being put together by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), forms part of activities to mark Ghana Week DC 2024.This is the second time a Ghanaian Premier League Club will be embarking on a trip to the United States to play the MLS side after Medeama SC lost 2-1 in a similar high-profile friendly on October 14, 2023.The Ghana Week DC 2024 takes place between October 7-12, 2024, in Washington DC, USA.

Accra Hearts of Oak will kick off their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign against newly promoted Basake Holy Stars FC on Sunday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium.Both teams have been preparing for the new season with several friendly matches to fine-tune their squads.Accra Hearts of Oak made key changes, parting ways with some players and bringing in fresh talent to strengthen their side after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Similarly, Basake Holy Stars bolstered their lineup to compete in the top flight.Accra Hearts of Oak aims to start their season with a strong performance and regain the confidence of their supporters. Meanwhile, Basake Holy Stars are eager to make an impact in their first Premier League appearance and will look to challenge the experienced campaigners, hoping to earn at least a point.The match kicks off at 3:00 pm at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Basake Holy Stars head coach Abdulai Gazale has admitted that things will not come easy for the club in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.The Ellembelle-based club secured promotion for the first time after emerging as champions of the Division One League Zone Two.Basake Holy Stars will play their first ever Ghana Premier League when they take on Hearts of Oak on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first match day of the new season.Speaking after a friendly game against Medeama SC, Abdulai Gazale – who was appointed head coach after their promotion – said he still has a few things to work on before the clash against the Phobians."So far, so good because we have new players, like you said. I'm also a new guy, but we are trying to put ourselves together to get a team that can represent the team very well.“I think so far we have those who can do the work. We just need to push them so much so that we can get ourselves ready for it.“This is their first time playing in the Premier League, and I know it will not be easy, but we...