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 →