Ghana Premier League club that finished third in the 2025/26 season with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare earning GPL Player of the Year.
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The Ghanaian Times
Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach, Nebojsa Kapor, as its new Head Coach on a two-year contract. …
Hearts appoint Nebojsa Kapor as head coachThe Ghanaian Times
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports claiming it has placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Hearts deny Asare’s transfer fee claimsThe Ghanaian Times
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports claiming it has placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Hearts deny Asare’s transfer fee claimsJoy Online
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have denied reports claiming they have placed a valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. …
Accra Hearts of Oak deny placing valuation on Benjamin AsareThe Ghanaian Times
… Under the Democracy Cup Project, three major competitions will be organised, Democracy Youth Cup, Women Democracy Cup and the flagship Democracy Cup between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium on August 23. …
Women Democracy Cup 2026 fixed for July 31Joy Online
… In July 2024, Asare made a high-profile move to Accra Hearts of Oak at the age of 32. …
Benjamin Asare: From late bloomer to Black Stars’ rising wallJoy Online
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi will join Ghana’s World Cup squad as an emergency goalkeeping option. …
World Cup 2026: Solomon Agbesi included on Black Stars squad as 27th playerBusiness & Financial Times
… Dreams FC secured their maiden FA Cup triumph in the 2022/23 season with a 2-0 victory over King Faisal, while Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Bechem United 2-1 to win the 2021/22 edition. …
Dreams FC, Nations FC Set for epic 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final showdown at UG StadiumThe Ghanaian Times
Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak yesterday suffered defeats in their respective penultimate games of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). …
Kotoko, Hearts loseJoy Online
… Samartex 1996 inflicted a painful 1-0 loss on Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. …
Ghana Premier League: Samartex pip Hearts in SamreboiAccra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been named the Best Player of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season after keeping 12 clean sheets and helping Hearts record the best defensive record as they finished third. He will receive a $38,000 JAC Motors vehicle.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been named the Best Player of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season after keeping 12 clean sheets and helping Hearts record the best defensive record as they finished third. He will receive a $38,000 JAC Motors vehicle.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has made a courtesy visit to the family of the late Sylvester Nii Sabahn Quaye, former Team Manager of the Black Stars and Hearts of Oak, to express condolences and honour his memory. Quaye, who passed away on June 28 aged 77, was described as a passionate servant of the game whose contributions to Ghana football would be remembered.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Parliament Speaker received the Democracy Cup trophy, confirming the third showdown between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko scheduled for August 28, 2026 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium. With each club holding one previous victory, the winner will take a permanent lead in the tournament designed to promote national unity through football.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak have withdrawn from the 2026 GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts and disrupted pre-season preparations ahead of the Ghana Premier League campaign. The club requested a date adjustment from GHALCA to accommodate their participation but decided to pull out after those discussions failed to yield a revised schedule.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of an August 28, 2026 match between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak. He announced a "Visit Ghana" tourism campaign partnership with English Premier League side Sunderland, which will feature on the club's jersey during the 2026/27 season and create opportunities for young Ghanaian footballers to train with Sunderland Academy.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak has withdrawn from the 2026 GHALCA Top 4 tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with existing programmes and concerns about preparation time before the new league season. The club said it had requested a date change but the decision was not accommodated.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the final of the inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup on August 7, 2026, at McDan Park in Accra, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the winning goal before half-time. The competition aims to champion gender equality and foster social inclusion through sport.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Speaker Bagbin announced that Parliament is in serious discussions with English Premier League side Sunderland AFC to establish a strategic partnership for youth football development in Ghana, with a pathway for selected young Ghanaian players to train at the club's Academy of Light starting in the 2026/2027 season.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has urged Members of Parliament and the public to support the third Democracy Cup, scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The event will feature matches between MPs and the Executive, and between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak, aimed at promoting sportsmanship, democratic values and national unity.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department has reiterated that Premier League clubs must complete licensing applications by July 31, 2026, or risk sanctions including exclusion from the 2026/27 season. As of July 27, seven clubs had fully completed applications, while others were still working on submissions or had not yet started.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor as head coach on a two-year contract following an extensive recruitment process. Kapor, a UEFA-licensed trainer with previous experience at Tema Youth FC, Bechem United FC and Medeama SC, was selected for his tactical expertise and knowledge of the Ghana Premier League.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it assigned a transfer valuation to goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his World Cup performances, saying no official valuation has been communicated and any circulating figures are speculative.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak has dismissed reports that it placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating it has not authorised any individual or media outlet to communicate a transfer value on behalf of the club. The club said any figures circulating are speculative and remains open to considering offers that serve the best interests of both the player and the club.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports that they placed a $200,000 price tag on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, whose World Cup performances have attracted transfer interest from clubs across Africa and the Gulf region. The club stated it had not placed any valuation on Asare and had not authorised any communication of a transfer fee on its behalf.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The maiden Women Democracy Cup, part of Parliament's Democracy Cup Project, will be held on July 31 at McDan Park in La, Accra, featuring Army Ladies against Police Ladies, with Parliament Ladies and Judicial Service Ladies in a curtain raiser. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang will attend as Special Guest of Honour.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old goalkeeper, has emerged as a prominent figure in Ghanaian football after a late-career rise, earning a maiden call-up to the Black Stars following his move to Accra Hearts of Oak in July 2024 and notable performances in domestic competition.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbesi will join Ghana's World Cup squad as a 27th player and emergency goalkeeping option. Coach Carlos Queiroz explained the move protects against goalkeeper injuries during the tournament and supports Ghana's goalkeeping development programme.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dreams FC and Nations FC will compete in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 31, 2026. Nations FC, which was relegated from the Ghana Premier League, reached the final for the first time in club history.
30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kumasi Asante Kotoko lost 3-1 to Bechem United, conceding three goals within 15 minutes before scoring late, while Accra Hearts of Oak also suffered defeat in their penultimate Ghana Premier League matches.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
F.C. Samartex 1996 defeated Accra Hearts of Oak 1-0 in a Ghana Premier League match on Sunday, with Gabriel Osei scoring the decisive goal in the 54th minute. Samartex moved to 50 points in 5th place, closing to within a point of Hearts of Oak, who remain in 4th place with 51 points.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
With the Ghana Premier League in its decisive final phase, clubs are fighting for crucial points to define their seasons. League leaders Medeama SC, with 59 points from 32 matches, will host Heart of Lions in one of the weekend's defining fixtures as the title race approaches its conclusion.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The May 9 Foundation held a memorial march through Kumasi's principal streets to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 tragedy at Accra Sports Stadium, which claimed over 126 lives of football fans during a match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The yearly memorial attracted thousands of people including traditional leaders, corporate chieftains, football fans, and children.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed ongoing discussions with former Technical Director René Hiddink to reach an amicable resolution to their dispute, with the club having presented a settlement proposal through his legal representatives and awaiting his response.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Softcare Sanitary Pad has supported activities by the May 9 Foundation to mark the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The foundation continues support programmes for victims' families and has partnered with the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children's Heart Foundation, enabling 117 children to undergo surgeries for hole-in-heart conditions at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak's attempt to settle a dispute with former Dutch coach Rene Hiddink—whom they fired after eight months in 2023—has failed. Hiddink reported Hearts to FIFA for breach of contract; FIFA ruled the club owed him $2,400 plus 5% interest and imposed a transfer ban in August 2025 when the amount went unpaid.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Visiting Aduana FC held Accra Hearts of Oak to a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 32 encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium. The draw was Hearts' 15th of the season, with 13 ending goalless, effectively ending their title aspirations.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's sports minister said a strong performance by the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup would be a fitting tribute to the 127 fans who died in the May 9, 2001, stadium disaster at the Accra Sports Stadium. Speaking at a 25th anniversary commemoration, he said lessons from the tragedy had led to improvements in crowd control and stadium safety.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has been called up to replace Gidios Aseako for Ghana's friendly against Mexico scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. Asare, who has 11 caps for Ghana, made his international debut against Chad in March 2025.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Berekum Chelsea FC defeated league leaders Medeama SC 2-1 at Golden City Park, narrowing Medeama's lead to two points with three matches remaining. Bibiani Gold Stars FC kept their title hopes alive with a 2-0 home win over FC Samartex 1996, moving within touching distance of the summit.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC defeated Bibiani Gold Stars FC 2-0 at home with Salim Adams scoring twice, extending their league lead to five points with four matches remaining. Hearts of Oak secured a 1-0 away victory over Nations FC to keep their top-three hopes alive.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →