Friday, April 19

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“We are not at our best yet” – Hearts coach Samuel Boadu reveals
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“We are not at our best yet” – Hearts coach Samuel Boadu reveals

Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Samuel Boadu is expecting more output from his charges despite a recent run of impressive form. The defending champions have lost just a game – 2-0 in week four against AshantiGold at Len Clay Stadium before taking on Jeunesse Sportive de Saoura of Algeria in a botched CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The 21 time Ghana champions had three opening draws against Legon Cities FC, West Africa Football Academy and Aduana Stars FC and the fateful loss to the Miners. Week 10 produduced their fourth draw in a 2-2 finish at the Dawu Park to Dreams FC before victories against Elmina Sharks, Accra Lions in week eight and nine. The 2000 CAF Champions League winners nailed former champions, Berekum Chelsea 2-0 in a week five outstanding game at the Cape Coas...
Hearts Coach elated with the steady development of the team
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Hearts Coach elated with the steady development of the team

Samuel Boadu, Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak has expressed his delight towards the steady development of his side as he aspires to make them a top playing side once again. Afriyie Barnieh’s first-half strike for the Phobians was enough for them to edge Inter Allies 1-0 as they moved third on the league table just to two points adrift of rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko who are top with 35 points. Speaking in the post-match interview, Coach Boadu downplayed the title-winning prospect of his side insisting that he is focused about the development of the team. “My focus is not on the league title but the development of the team. We are taking it match after match with the aim of securing three points which in the long run would determine our position on the league table. “I am ...
Hearts new coach Samuel Boadu ready to serve wholeheartedly
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Hearts new coach Samuel Boadu ready to serve wholeheartedly

Hearts of Oak new coach Samuel Boadu insists he is ready to undertake his role with complete commitment and sincerity as he begins his reign with the Phobians. Boadu made the pledge during his unveiling on Monday where he signed a three-and-a-half contract. "I will like to use this opportunity to thank the President, the board of Hearts of Oak to let me part of this beautiful family," he said. "May God bless them because I have been looking for this opportunity for quite long and this is the time for me to be part of the Phobia family. "I’m so so proud of myself, to be a head coach of Phobia and I will bring out my best, I will bring my heart out to work extra for Hearts of Oak." The 35-year-old took over from Serbian trainer Kosta Papic who resigned few weeks ago. B...
Hearts coach Kosta Papic satisfied with Hearts progress
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Hearts coach Kosta Papic satisfied with Hearts progress

Hearts Coach Kosta Papic has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the team since taking charge, but maintains there is still more work to be done. The Serbian coach since taking charge of the team is unbeaten having won four matches and drawn once propelling Hearts into fourth position and just two points adrift top spot currently occupied by Karela United with 17 points. Speaking in a post-match presser after their 2-0 win over Eleven Wonders on Sunday, the Hearts coach said it was important catching up with the teams above as it would motivate them to go for the ultimate. "Three points is very important for us in the situation we found ourselves  now and we getting to close to teams ahead of us with regards to the points margin. "Now my players understand that the...
Newly appointed Hearts coach Kosta Papic meets players
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Newly appointed Hearts coach Kosta Papic meets players

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak coach, Kosta Papic has met the playing body and the rest of the technical team members. The Serbian visited the team's training grounds on Wednesday morning to to meet with the players and technical handlers for the first time since his appointment. Papic was named as the head coach on Tuesday following the demotion of Edward Nii Odoom to the youth. He arrived in Ghana over the weekend and was at the stadium to watch Phobians defeat to Inter Allies on Sunday. The 60-year-old Serbian was in charge of the Phobians when they last won the league in the 2008/09 season. The former eSwatini coach will be assisted by Asare Bediako, who was appointed as the assistant coach in November. And will be in charge when the Phobians take on Karela United...