Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare after extending his contract with the club.Asare has signed a two-year deal with the club, which will keep him at the club until 2027.His impressive performance in his debut campaign with Phobian Club earned him a call-up to the Black Stars for the games against Chad and Madagascar in the World Cup qualifiers during the March international break.Asare kept the post and kept a clean sheet in both games.“I am very happy Benjamin Asare is staying with us for two more seasons,” said Ouattara. “To stabilize the goalkeeping department, we need a goalkeeper who is disciplined. We need him.”In the Ghana Premier League, Asare has kept 13 clean sheets in 20 matches, conceding only eight goals, which makes a strong case for why he deserves the contract extension.He is expected to be in the post when Hearts of Oak face Vision FC in the Matchday 27 games at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex with kick off scheduled at 15:00 GMT.

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Opare Addo, says Benjamin Asare’s contract was extended due to his exceptional performances for the club and country.The 29-year-old goalkeeper has signed a new deal until 2027 despite strong interest from Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca.“Everything that he brings on board as a goalkeeper made it very necessary for us to engage him for a contract extension,” Addo told Asempa FM.Since joining the Phobians from Great Olympics in early 2024, Asare has become a standout figure in the Ghana Premier League.His rise has been further accelerated by commanding performances for the Black Stars, most notably on his international debut in a 5-0 win against Chad and a clean sheet against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.These displays have convinced national team coach Otto Addo to name Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacott.Meanwhile, Benjamin Asare is expected to keep the post when Hearts of Oak face Vision FC today at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in the Matchday 27 games of the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

Hearts of Oak coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has called for support ahead of their much-anticipated clash with Vision FC. The Phobian Club will be hosted at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in the Matchday 27 games in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Having ended their four-match winless run, Ouattara is calling on the fans to show up in their numbers to support them.According to him, they are aiming to secure the maximum points against the debutant side."At Hearts of Oak, we don't brag. We are going to Tema to get the maximum points against Vision FC," he said."I just call on the fans to come and support the team," he added.The game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

Vision F.C. coach Nana Agyemang has expressed worry about his team's inability to convert chances ahead of their much-anticipated game against Hearts of Oak.The debutant side will clash with the Phobian Club at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in the Matchday 27 game in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Speaking to the club media, Agyemang was concerned about his team's inability to be ruthless in front of goal."I don't think there is any team here in Ghana that we have played and not created chances, but we are not taking our chances", he said."So what we are going to do going forward is to give them that confidence and teach them the technique and help them to be more composed in front of goal."Agyemang's side lost their first encounter against Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium, but he's confident that his team can turn the tables this time around.Agyemang believes that Vision F.C. will create scoring opportunities against Hearts of Oak, just like they did in the first game."I know we are going to create chances against Hearts of Oak, it's a must. Just like we did in...

Medeama SC produced a dominant display to end Dreams FC’s eight-game unbeaten run with a comprehensive 4-0 win at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on Friday night.Kingsley Braye was the star of the evening, netting a sensational hat-trick—one of which came from the penalty spot—to hand the Mauve and Yellow a much-needed response following last week’s narrow defeat to Hearts of Oak. Mubarik Yussif also converted from the spot to cap off a commanding team performance.Braye’s treble made him the first player to score a hat-trick at the newly commissioned TnA Stadium, a milestone that added extra weight to his outstanding individual performance.Medeama controlled the match from start to finish, dominating possession with 63% and registering 14 shots, six of which were on target. In contrast, Dreams FC, who arrived in Tarkwa unbeaten in their last eight matches (six wins and two draws), struggled to find their rhythm, managing only eight shots, with just three on target.The result sees Medeama climb into the top four on the league table, a welcome boost as they prepare to face Heart of Lions in their next fixture. Dreams FC, who drop to eighth, will aim to bounce back when...

Vision FC head coach Nana Agyemang believes his side’s ability to take their chances will be crucial to securing victory over Hearts of Oak in Sunday’s Ghana Premier League fixture.Agyemang’s team, who currently occupy 14th place on the league table, are only five points above the relegation zone and have managed just one win in their last five matches.With the season entering a critical phase, the coach acknowledges that poor finishing has been a consistent issue.Reflecting on their previous loss to Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium, Agyemang remains optimistic that his side will again create chances in the return fixture.“I know we will create opportunities—just as we did in the first leg,” he said. “But the real test is converting those chances into goals.”“Our biggest challenge has been our inability to finish. If we can put away the chances we get, I believe we can win,” he added.The match will take place at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex, with kickoff set for 15:00 GMT on Sunday.Vision FC will be hoping to reverse their fortunes and ease relegation concerns.

Vision F.C. head coach Nana Agyemang has voiced concern over his team’s inefficiency in front of goal as they prepare to face Accra Hearts of Oak on Sunday in the Ghana Premier League.Vision, currently 14th on the table, find themselves just five points above the relegation zone and have secured only one win in their last five league outings.With pressure mounting, Agyemang believes the team’s lack of precision in attack has been a major setback in their campaign.In a pre-match interview, he lamented the team’s wastefulness despite consistently creating scoring opportunities.“We always manage to create chances in our games, but the issue is that we’re not putting them away,” he noted.“Our focus now is on boosting the players’ confidence, refining their finishing techniques, and helping them stay calm when it matters most.”The upcoming fixture against Hearts of Oak will be a crucial test for Agyemang’s side, who lost the reverse encounter earlier this season at the Accra Sports Stadium.Sunday’s game will be played at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex, with kickoff set for 15:00 GMT.Agyemang is hopeful that improvements in the final third will yield better results and ease relegation fears...

Public Relations Officer for Hearts of Oak, Opare Addo, says the club’s decision to extend goalkeeper Benjamin Asare’s contract was based on merit, citing the player’s impressive form for both club and country.The 29-year-old signed a new deal that will keep him at Hearts of Oak until 2027.Asare committed to the club despite reported interest from Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca and three unnamed French clubs.The extension was officially announced on Thursday, April 10, following what the club described as “fruitful discussions” with its Board of Directors.“Everything that he brings on board as a goalkeeper made it very necessary for us to engage him for a contract extension,” Addo told Asempa FM on Friday.Since joining the Phobians from Great Olympics in early 2024, Asare has become a standout figure in the Ghana Premier League.His rise has been further accelerated by commanding performances for the Black Stars, most notably on his international debut in a 5-0 win against Chad and a clean sheet against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.These displays have convinced national team coach Otto Addo to name Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Jojo Wollacott.

Hearts of Oak Public Relations Officer Opare Addo has confirmed that goalkeeper Benjamin Asare’s new contract includes a salary increase as part of efforts to secure his long-term commitment to the club.The 32-year-old shot-stopper signed a two-year extension on Thursday that keeps him at the club until 2027.His decision to remain with the Ghana Premier League giants comes despite reported interest from Moroccan powerhouse Raja Casablanca and three unnamed French clubs.“The contract extension will offer him an improvement on what he was previously earning,” Addo told Asempa FM.“For us, once the player is happy with everything that we have offered him, it’s a good course for us.”Asare’s profile has soared in recent months following a string of impressive performances for the Ghana national team.He kept a clean sheet in his debut match — a 5-0 victory over Chad — and followed up with another shutout against Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Since joining from Great Olympics in 2024, Asare has established himself as a key figure for both club and country, earning praise for his leadership and consistency.

Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, says they are aiming for the maximum three points against Vision FC. The Phobians will be hosted by the debutant side in the Matchday 27 games at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday.Technical Director of Vision FC, Annor Walker, has cautioned that the game will be done in 25 minutes.However, Ouattara, speaking ahead of the game, said they will beat Vision FC and secure the maximum points."At Hearts of Oak, we don't brag," the Ivorian manager said."We are going to Tema to get the maximum points against Vision FC."I just call on the fans to come and support the team," he added.The game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Benjamin Asare is extremely happy following the contract extension of goalkeeper and captain Benjamin Asare.Asare, who recently made his debut for the Black Stars has committed to Hearts of Oak for two more years following an outstanding performance.The 32-year-old emerged as a transfer target for clubs abroad following his excellent displays for club and country.To ward off interest, the Ghanaian giants have tied the enterprising goalkeeper down with an improved contract.However, the Ivorian tactician has expressed his delight with the contract extension of the former Great Olympics shot stopper.“I’m very happy Benjamin Asare is staying with us for two more seasons. To stabilize the goalkeeping department, we need a goalkeeper who is discipline. We need him” he said.The 32-year-old hogged the headlines last month following his brilliant debut display for the Black Stars, keeping clean sheets in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Asare was confirmed the team's first choice goalkeeper after the two matches, dethroning regular invitees Lawrence Ati Zigi and Jojo Wollacott.In the Ghana Premier League, Asare has kept 13 clean sheets in 20 matches, conceding only eight goals.

Former Hearts of Oak striker Felix Baffoe has advised young footballers to embrace discipline, respect, and hard work if they want to reach the top of their careers.Speaking candidly in an interview aired on Happy FM, Baffoe reflected on his own playing days and the valuable lessons he’s learned since retirement.Now looking back with a different perspective, Baffoe admitted that certain habits, like womanizing, can derail a player’s career."We were playing a lot of things happened we didn't take it seriously but after some time after retirement when you sit back and you will look at it you see that if like before I will have done this," he said."Let me say in terms of football training and discipline respect we did a lot of things that we shouldn't have done but like this womanizing things it affects us a lot. In football, it goes with discipline, respect and also hard work you have to respect yourself respect the game that you are playing," he added.

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has extended his stay at Accra Hearts of Oak after signing a two-year deal with the Ghanaian giants. The shot-stopper, whose current deal was expected to end in 2026, will now be at the club until 2027.The Hearts of Oak captain agreed to sign the deal after a meeting with the club's hierarchy, with improved conditions of service."The Board and Management of Accra Hearts of Oak are happy to announce that Black stars goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare has extended his contract with Ghana's biggest Club," wrote Hearts of Oak, confirming the deal.Asare was beginning t0 attract interest from clubs in North Africa, with Raja Casablanca and CD Belouizdad reportedly making contacts with his representatives.However, the former Accra Great Olympics shot-stopper remains committed to the Accra-based club.The 32-year-old hogged the headlines last month following his brilliant debut display for the Black Stars, keeping clean sheets in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Asare was confirmed the team's first choice goalkeeper after the two matches, dethroning regular invitees Lawrence Ati Zigi and Jojo Wollacot.In the Ghana Premier League, Asare has kept 13 clean sheets in 20 matches, conceding only eight...

Business Development manager of FC Samartex, Paul Anyaba has admitted his outfit cannot defend the Ghana Premier League title.The Timber Giants made history last season by clinching the Premier League for the first time, overthrowing Medeama Sporting Club.Samartex have been inconsistent with their performance this season and are currently 9th on the league standings after 25 matches.Speaking in an interview, the young football administrator affirmed his outfit cannot secure the Premier League title this season.“I’m a realist, sometimes you need to look at all the factors and admit to reality. Looking at the position of Kotoko, Goldstars, Hearts of Oak and all the dynamics, I think that we have to play and get a respectable position and rather focus on next season” he said.Samartex will travel to face the embattled Legon Cities in matchday 27 of the Ghana Premier League campaign on Sunday.The Timber Giants will be hoping to upset the Royals at their own backyard as the team aim to finish on a high in the top-flight.