Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi has revealed that the club did not cover the expenses for his recent knee surgery.Antwi, who joined the Phobians in 2022, suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee that sidelined him for several months.Antwi disclosed that while Hearts of Oak initially indicated they would finance the surgery, they did not follow through promptly.Consequently, an unnamed individual stepped in to cover the medical costs. Antwi clarified that it was not Zigi [who he did not clarify whether it is the goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi], who financed the surgery, as some had speculated.The 30-year-old also mentioned that he personally paid for the initial treatment. For the subsequent procedure, the doctor intended to bill the club, but Antwi is uncertain if that payment has been made."Initially, they [Hearts of Oak] said they would foot the bill for the surgery, but time was passing [and the club was not coming forth]," he told LinusNartey TV."Many people are saying Zigi paid the bill for the surgery, but it’s not him. It was one person who financed the bill for the surgery. I will not mention his name."It was not Hearts...

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has praised the club’s supporters for the way they express their frustrations and called for patience as the Ghana Premier League resumes.The Phobians have not had a great start to the current season after losing their opening two games and had some tough periods.The league was suspended following the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, during Hearts of Oak’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Kronmansah Park II.Hearts of Oak will return to action against Young Apostles on matchday 23, with the game set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday at 18:00 GMT.Ahead of the match, Asare acknowledged the passion of the fans and lauded their way of showing frustration.“The love they show us during games and the way they voice their frustrations is very commendable,” he told Hearts TV.He also emphasized the importance of staying united as the team fights for positive results.“Football is full of mistakes, and you don’t always get the results you expect. But the way the fans express their grievances because they want good results is good. However, they...

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has praised the club’s supporters for the way they express their frustrations and called for patience as the Ghana Premier League resumes.The Phobians have not had a great start to the current season after losing their opening two games and had some tough periods.The league was suspended following the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, during Hearts of Oak’s Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Kronmansah Park II.Hearts of Oak will return to action against Young Apostles on matchday 23, with the game set to take place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday at 18:00 GMT.Ahead of the match, Asare acknowledged the passion of the fans and lauded their way of showing frustration.“The love they show us during games and the way they voice their frustrations is very commendable,” he told Hearts TV.He also emphasized the importance of staying united as the team fights for positive results.“Football is full of mistakes, and you don’t always get the results you expect. But the way the fans express their grievances because they want good results is good. However, they...

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has called on the club’s supporters to remain patient as the Ghana Premier League resumes.The league was suspended following the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, during Matchday 19 against Nsoatreman FC. With football set to return, Hearts of Oak will face Young Apostles on Saturday in a Matchday 23 fixture at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 GMT.Speaking ahead of the match, the Phobians' captain urged fans to continue supporting the team while showing patience.“The love they show us during games and the way they voice out their frustrations is commendable,” he told Hearts TV.“I’ll urge them to be patient with the team if they have issues with us because football is full of mistakes. You don’t always get the results you expect.”Asare emphasized the importance of starting the league’s resumption on a strong note.“We have to take our games seriously so that on Saturday, we can achieve the needed results,” he added.Hearts of Oak currently sit 4th in the league standings with 33 points.

Hearts of Oak’s Public Relations Officer, Kwame Opare Addo, has called for consistency in the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Club Licensing decisions, stressing that rules should be applied fairly to all match venues.Opare Addo expressed his surprise over the inspection process, questioning why certain stadiums were excluded while others, like Legon and Kumasi, were deemed unfit for matches.The GFA Club Licensing Department recently stated that security concerns at the University of Ghana Stadium and Baba Yara Stadium must be addressed before hosting league games.“There are a lot of match venues that we have visited for all this while when you compare Accra or Kumasi and they tell you this doesn't meet and that doesn't meet. Even if you are a layman or an ordinary man it will raise concerns, so when the concerns are raised, I think that they deserve legitimate answers,” Opare Addo told Peace FM, as reported by Ghanasoccernet.com.Hearts of Oak currently sit fourth in the league with 33 points from 19 games. The Phobians will be aiming for another victory to strengthen their position in the standings.

Accra Hearts of Oak’s Public Relations Officer, Kwame Opare Addo, has confirmed that the club has been given the green light to play their league games at the University of Ghana Stadium.Fans were left uncertain about the venue for this weekend’s match after the GFA Club Licensing Department initially placed a temporary ban on the use of the stadium.In an earlier statement, the GFA cited security concerns and required clubs using the stadium to find a solution before being cleared to play there. With those concerns now addressed, the stadium is once again available for use."Hearts of Oak supporters everywhere should remember that on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 6 PM in the evening, we will play our match against Young Apostles at the Legon Sports Stadium," Opare Addo told Peace FM, as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.com. "So the previous discussions about looking for another venue no longer apply. We have been granted permission to play at the Legon Sports Stadium."The Phobians, currently fourth on the league table with 33 points from 19 games, will be aiming for a crucial win to strengthen their position.

Accra Hearts of Oak's Public Relations Officer, Kwame Opare Addo, has confirmed that the club has been granted permission to play their home games at the University of Ghana Stadium.The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Club Licensing Department had initially raised security concerns about the venue, prompting clubs using the stadium to address the issues. However, after further inspection, approval has now been given."The little issue there is that since last week, the club licensing said Legon Stadium can't host Premier League matches. They describe it as the surface is undulating. The pitch needs closure, so we can't play there. They raised concern about the dressing room area, that is the safe zone area as well," he told Peace FM, as reported by Ghanasoccernet.com."We spoke to them, and thankfully they have gone back there to inspect it. As I speak to you, they have granted us permission that on Saturday at 6 pm, our game against Young Apostles we can play,"With 33 points from 19 games, Hearts of Oak sits fourth on the league table. The Phobians will be eager to grab all three points to boost their position.

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko SC enters the premium Cheetah Cup 2025, an exciting U-17 competition to be organized in Senya Beraku from August 17-24, 2025.Hosted by Cheetah FC, the tournament is Ghana's response to international-standard youth football competitions, and it welcomes the top clubs across Africa.Kotoko's involvement comes in the heels of their long-time rivals, Hearts of Oak, who left their mark in the competition a year ago.The admission of the Young Porcupines, the U-17 team of Kotoko, will certainly spark the legendary rivalry between Ghana's two biggest clubs at the developmental level, giving fans a preview of the future stars of Ghanaian football.With 24 teams from 13 countries participating this year, ranging from Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso clubs, the Cheetah Cup promises first-rate football and great exposure for youth talent.Senegal's Be Sport Academy and Togo's New Born Academy will also be back, promising more international experience.Kotoko's participation says a lot about their commitment to the development of young talent, as their Division 3 team already participates in Greater Kumasi's Group 1 league.Their participation in the Cheetah Cup is a new beginning for Kotoko's youth program, which will set...

Ghana’s U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, will participate in a four-nation tournament in Morocco from March 17-25 as part of preparations for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory CoastThe tournament will serve as a platform for the technical team to evaluate the squad’s readiness and test their strength against strong opposition ahead of the continental championship.In the build-up, the Black Satellites have been engaging in friendly matches against Premier League sides such as Accra Hearts of Oak, Nations FC, and Heart of Lions, as well as lower-tier clubs in Accra.The four-nation competition will feature Ghana, Morocco, and two other teams. Meanwhile, Ghana has been drawn in Group A for the U-20 AFCON alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Tanzania, DR Congo, and a team from the Central African Football Federations Union (UNIFAC). The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025.Black Satellites are one of Africa’s most successful youth teams, having won the U-20 AFCON four times (1993, 1999, 2009, and 2021) and making history as the first African side to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2009.

Vision FC head coach, Nana Kweku Agyemang, is confident in his team's ability as they prepare to face Heart of Lions on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in a Ghana Premier League matchday 23 fixture at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex.Heart of Lions currently sit third in the league standings, just one point behind leaders Bibiani GoldStars.They will be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Hearts of Oak in their last game before the league was suspended.Coach Bashiru Hayford’s side has enjoyed an impressive season, winning nine games, drawing six, and losing four in 19 matches.Meanwhile, Vision FC will aim to build on their recent victory over Accra Lions. The newly promoted side is five points above the relegation zone and hopes to maintain its top-flight status.“Beating Accra Lions gave us momentum, but then the league was halted. Now, we need to rebuild that momentum,” Nana Agyemang said.“We need to excite our fans, give them something to look forward to, and also set high expectations for ourselves. As a technical team, we have done our job, and now we hope to go to Tema and secure a win against Heart...

The stage is set for an exciting quarterfinal round in the MTN FA Cup following the official draw held on Friday, March 7, 2025.One of the standout fixtures will see True Democracy take on the winner of the outstanding Asante Kotoko vs. Eleven Wise clash, adding an extra layer of suspense to the tournament.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Kotoko-Eleven Wise encounter will be played on Wednesday, March 12.In another high-profile matchup, Berekum Chelsea will lock horns with Bechem United in an all-Premier League showdown.Elsewhere, Attram De Visser Academy will face PAC Academy in a clash of Ghana’s emerging football powerhouses, while Karela United take on Golden Kick, the team that stunned Hearts of Oak in the round of 16.The quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place on the weekend of March 28, 2025.MTN FA Cup Quarterfinal Fixtures:🔹 True Democracy vs. Kotoko/Eleven Wise🔹 Berekum Chelsea vs. Bechem United🔹 Attram De Visser vs. PAC Academy🔹 Karela United vs. Golden KickThe semifinal draw has also been confirmed:🔹 Karela United/Golden Kick vs. Attram De Visser/PAC Academy🔹 Berekum Chelsea/Bechem United vs. Kotoko/Eleven Wise

The Ghana Premier League resumes this weekend after more than a month-long break, following the tragic passing of Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley due to crowd violence. On Saturday, Hearts of Oak will take on Young Apostles at the University of Ghana Stadium, a venue that was previously flagged as unfit but has now been cleared for use after discussions between the club and the Club Licensing Board.Hearts of Oak enter the game in strong form, stretching their unbeaten run to six matches after securing a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Lions on January 31. The Phobians have been solid defensively, recording four consecutive clean sheets, making them a tough side to break down. Their last meeting with Young Apostles ended in a 2-1 away win in October 2024, further boosting their confidence ahead of this fixture.Young Apostles, however, are also enjoying a good spell of form, winning their last two matches against Nations FC and Nsoatreman. They remain unbeaten in their last four games, although their defence has been shaky, conceding in each of their last three away fixtures.Statistically, Hearts of Oak have been the better side this season, winning nine of their 19 league games,...

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has called on the supporters of the club to be patient ahead of the resumption of the Ghana Premier League. The Ghanaian topflight was suspended due to the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, at the Nana Kronmansah Park II in the Matchday 19 games against Nsoatreman FC.The Phobian Ckub will host Young Apostles in the Matchday 23 games at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled at 18:00 GMT.Ahead of the game, Asare called for patience, saying, “The little I have to tell the supporters is, the love they show to us during games, the whole they voice out their frustrations is very commendable,” Asare told Hearts TV.“I’ll urge them to be patient with the team if they have issues with us because football is full of mistakes. You don’t always get the results you expect, but the way they express their grievance because they want good results is good, but they must be patient.“So that we can resume the league this Saturday on a good note. We have to take our games seriously so that in the end, on Saturday,...

The race for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season will continue this weekend when the suspended campaign resumes across the various centres.As communicated by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the league will resume with Week 23 matches.The first game of the matchday will see Hearts of Oak hosting Young Apostles at the Legon Sports Stadium on Saturday, March 8.Later on Sunday, a total of eight matches will be played including the fixture between Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The fixture between Medeama SC and Bechem United on Sunday promises to be the highlight of the games this weekend.Bibiani Gold Stars, scheduled to face off with FC Samartex, will head into the matchday as league leaders.With 34 points, the team is ahead of Asante Kotoko in the league standings due to a better goal difference.Other teams in the top four include Heart of Lions and Hearts of Oak.Meanwhile, Karela United, Legon Cities, and Accra Lions are the teams in the relegation zone.All 18 participating teams in the Ghana Premier League will be aiming for the three points in their upcoming games to improve their positions on...