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. …
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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.
Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.
Port City recovered from a midweek loss to Medeama SC by beating Bechem United 3-1 at home on Sunday, with Hamza Zakari and Owusu Ansah scoring in the victory.
Accra Hearts of Oak face Dreams FC on Sunday in a Ghana Premier League Matchday 5 encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Hearts aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Karela United, while Dreams search for their first victory after four matches.
Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member, has called for a distinct management approach to national teams, noting that they bring together players from different clubs and backgrounds, making them more complex to manage than club sides. Thompson's remarks come after Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 4-2 loss to The Gambia and remain winless in their last eight Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
Nine players were named NASCO Men of the Match in Ghana Premier League matchweek 4, which produced 21 goals across nine fixtures featuring four home wins, three away wins, and two draws. Notable results include Aduana FC's 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in Kumasi while playing with 10 men, and Medeama SC's 4-1 win over Basake Holy Stars.
The Ghana Football Association has conducted mandatory training for Ghana Premier League players and officials to improve understanding of the Laws of the Game and promote professionalism and respect for match officials. The sessions, led by GFA Technical Referees Instructors, cover the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game for the 2026/27 season and include integrity and safeguarding sessions.
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 24-man squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The squad includes World Cup players, two debutants, and Mohammed Kudus, who returns after seven months out with injury.
Julius Ben Emunah has resigned from his position as Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak less than a year after being appointed in February 2026. Emunah, who previously held senior positions at the Ghana Football Association, said he is stepping down but will remain a committed supporter of the club.
Accra Hearts of Oak will visit Gold Stars at Bibiani Dun's Park on Sunday, chasing a second successive victory in the Ghana Premier League. Hearts opened the season with a 4-0 win over Berekum Chelsea, while Gold Stars lost 1-0 to Bechem United in their opener.
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
Julius Ben Emunah has announced his resignation as Accra Hearts of Oak Managing Director, ending a seven-month tenure that began in February 2026. Emunah, who previously served as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association, said he remains a committed supporter of the club despite stepping down.
Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Berekum Chelsea 4-0 on the opening day of the Ghana Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium, with debutant John Antwi scoring twice in the first half and Mamadou Kader Kouroumaa and Ali Mohammed adding one each after the break. Coach Nebojsa Kapor credited the victory to the team's hard work in training and matches, marking Hearts' first league opening win in a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.