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Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare Earns Maiden Black Stars Call-Up
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Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare Earns Maiden Black Stars Call-Up

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has received his first-ever call-up to the Ghana national team, the Black Stars. The in-form shot-stopper has been one of the standout players in the Ghana Premier League this season, registering an impressive 12 clean sheets. Asare’s consistent performances between the posts have played a crucial role in Hearts of Oak’s campaign, earning him recognition at the national level. His call-up presents a valuable opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage as Ghana prepares for upcoming fixtures. With this selection, Benjamin Asare joins the ranks of home-based players making an impact on the Black Stars squad, further highlighting the strength of domestic football in Ghana. Fans will be eager to see if he can translate his club fo...
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot
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MTN FA Cup Round of 16: Golden Kick stun Hearts of Oak to book quarterfinal spot

Accra Hearts of Oak were thrown out of this year's MTN FA Cup by Division One League side Golden Kick FC in the Round of 16. After the regulation time ended goalless, Golden Kick FC maintained their calm during the penalty shootouts to edge the 12-time winners, Hearts of Oak, 4-3 to progress to the quarterfinals Hearts of Oak played the majority of the second half with a man down after Theophilus Collison was sent off, which hampered their chances of winning the game. In other matches, Division One side Attram De Visser stunned Premier League opponents Bibiani Gold Stars to advance to the quarterfinals. After regulation time ended scoreless, Attram De Visser won the penalty shootouts 4-3 to edge Bibiani Gold Stars, who are second on the league table. Another shock in the Rou...
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have issued a joint statement calling for urgent reforms in the Ghana Premier League, including the establishment of an independent body to manage the competition. In the statement, signed by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua and Togbe Afede XIV, the two clubs emphasised the need for an autonomous league management body to take over the running of the league from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as soon as possible. ” Among their key demands, Kotoko and Hearts are pushing for stricter adherence to stadium requirements, insisting that matches should only be played at venues that meet the necessary standards. They are also calling for an increased percentage of TV rights revenue to be allocated to clubs. Security at league ...
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Hearts and Kotoko Join Forces to Call for Increased Security in the Ghana Premier League
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Hearts and Kotoko Join Forces to Call for Increased Security in the Ghana Premier League

Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak, Ghana's two most successful football teams, have united to demand increased security in the Ghana Premier League. Together, the two teams have written a position paper for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) that includes important suggestions for enhancing stadium safety. During a strategic meeting in Accra, representatives from the Hearts of Oak Board and Management and Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC) talked about the league's urgent problems, with security being a major concern. This action is taken in advance of their planned meeting with the Executive Committee of the GFA on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The recent tragic death of Nana Pooley, a loyal Asante Kotoko supporter, has increased the clubs' worries...
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Hearts of Oak Condemns Hooliganism After Violent Scenes in Kotoko-Nsoatreman Clash
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Hearts of Oak Condemns Hooliganism After Violent Scenes in Kotoko-Nsoatreman Clash

Accra Hearts of Oak has strongly condemned the rising incidents of hooliganism in the Ghana Premier League following the violent clashes that marred the game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Koramansah Park. The club expressed deep concern over the chaotic scenes that led to injuries and the tragic death of a Kotoko supporter, emphasising the need for immediate action to curb violence in Ghanaian football. In a statement, Hearts of Oak reaffirmed their commitment to fair play and sportsmanship, stressing that football should unite rather than divide people. “United by the game, not divided by violence. Let’s all stand up against hooliganism,” the club declared, urging all stakeholders to work together to eliminate unruly behaviour from the sport. The club ack...
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Hearts of Oak lock horns with Hearts of Lions Tonight
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Hearts of Oak lock horns with Hearts of Lions Tonight

Hearts of Oak will hope to get back to winning ways when they welcome Heart of Lions to the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday evening. Hearts  dropped yet another vital points on the road as they drew 1-1 at Basake Holy Stars. The Phobians know they need to improve and fast in order to boost their hopes of challenging for the Premier League crown. They’ve amassed 30 points and are currently occupying the 6th position in the table. They head into this fixture with two successive draws and three successive wins in the last five outings, having scored 16 and conceded 10. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men are the sixth weakest home performers in the league despite back-to-back victories in their previous home games. They will be eager to snatch all the spoils on Friday. Heart of Li...
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Asante Kotoko progress to next stage of MTN FA Cup
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Asante Kotoko progress to next stage of MTN FA Cup

Asante Kotoko are in the round of 16 of the MTN FA Cup after beating Kumasi based division two side, Acceler8z FC 2:0 in their round of 32 encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium. Two goals from Kwame Poku and Henry Ansu in either half was all the Porcupine Warriors needed to secure a place in the next stage of the competition. As nine times champions and a premier league side, many fans expected Kotoko to run over their opponents, but they needed additional time to put the game to bed in a match full of suspense. Despite going ahead in the 42nd minute, Kotoko struggled to put the game beyond a team in the wilderness, leaving their fans to sit on tenterhooks for most part of the match until Ansu dashed any hope of a come-back for their opponents six minutes into injury time. The fir...
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MTN FA R32: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 after impressive wins
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MTN FA R32: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 after impressive wins

 The Round 32 of the 2024-25 MTN FA Cup took a centre stage this weekend, with some intriguing outcomes at various match venues. Accra Hearts of Oak, the record FA Cup holders, advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Division One  side Home Stars 3-0 at Legon Sports Stadium. Enoch Asubonteng, Mawuli Wayo, and Martin Karikari each scored a goal in the second half to give the Phobians a decisive victory over their opponents. It was the Phobians' fourth consecutive win in all competitions, as they aim for the Ghana Premier League trophy and the FA Cup this season. Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Division Two club Accler8z FC 2-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.   Ansu Henry and Kwame Poku both scored a goal to help the Porcupine Warriors advance to the next round. T...
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Hearts confirms transfer of Saani Mohammed to AC Horsens
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Hearts confirms transfer of Saani Mohammed to AC Horsens

Ghana Premier League giant Accra Hearts of Oak have finalised the transfer of promising winger Saani Isshak Mohammed to Danish 1st Division club AC Horsens. The 18-year-old midfielder, who has had an impressive season with the Phobians, has signed a permanent contract with the Danish club. Accra Hearts of Oak made the announcement via their official social media accounts, thanking the midfielder for his contributions.   “Thank you, Saani Mohammed! We announce the transfer of Saani Mohammed to AC Horsens. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we’re proud to have been part of your development. "Wishing you the very best in your new chapter,” the social media post said. The energetic midfielder would be hoping to propel AC Horsens to the Danish Top Fl...
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Hearts of Oak beat Legon Cities to go second on the league standings
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Hearts of Oak beat Legon Cities to go second on the league standings

Legon Cities' woes this season have been further compounded after they were beaten 1-0 in the capital derby against Accra Hearts of Oak on Friday January 3, 2025. Ahmed Ramzy Yussif’s first half strike turned the game on its head and left the visitors with a pyramid to climb at the bottom of the Premier League table. The win has left the Phobians to second position in the table with 28 points from 16 games while Cities remain at the bottom with 11 points in what has been a difficult campaign for the Royals. The match also saw Hearts of Oak reduced to 10 men after Emmanuel Amankwah received a red card in the 80th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the team held firm to secure the win.
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