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Accra Hearts of Oak

Accra Hearts of Oak — Ghana Premier League club that finished third in 2025/26 season and competes in domestic league play.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Accra Hearts of Oak were frustrated by Karela United FC in a goalless draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. …

    GPL 2025/26: Medeama drop points as GoldStars keep title hopes alive
  3. Business & Financial Times

    … Gold Stars, who trail on 51 points, will need a strong response in the coming fixtures to keep the pressure on and push the race down to the wire Elsewhere, Accra Hearts of Oak secured a vital 0-1 away win over Nations FC at the Dr. …

    GPL Week 30: Medeama SC inches closer to glory
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Accra Hearts of Oak secured a vital 1-0 away win over Nations FC at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. …

    Premier League: Medeama surge five points clear as Hearts of Oak keep title pressure with win over Nations FC
  5. April 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    … At present, Benjamin Asare of Accra Hearts of Oak is the only locally based player in the senior squad, raising concerns about limited opportunities for domestic talents. …

    Ansah Defends GPL Amid Calls For Local Talent In Black Stars
  7. Joy Online

    … Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is the only regular home-based player in the Black Stars in recent months. …

    GPL ‘among Africa’s best’ – GHALCA boss pushes for home-based Black Stars call-ups

Monday 5 October

  1. Hearts of Oak, Dreams FC draw goalless in GPL Matchday 5

    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.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Port City defeat Bechem United 3-1 in Ghana football match

    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.

    5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 2 October

  1. Hearts seek comeback win against winless Dreams FC in GPL

    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.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. National teams need different management than club sides

    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.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

  1. Nine GPL players win TV sets as matchweek four concludes

    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.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. GFA holds mandatory Laws of Game training for Premier League clubs

    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.

    24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 18 September

  1. Queiroz names 24-man Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers and Morocco

    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.

    18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 11 September

  1. Hearts of Oak MD Julius Ben Emunah resigns after less than a year

    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.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Hearts of Oak seek second win at Gold Stars in Ghana Premier League

    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.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

  1. GFA confident Accra Sports Stadium ready for Gambia qualifier

    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.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Hearts of Oak managing director resigns after seven months

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Hearts of Oak beat Berekum Chelsea 4-0 in GPL opener

    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.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Benjamin Asare wins GPL Player of the Year award

    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 →

  2. GFA pays tribute to late Black Stars manager Nii Sabahn Quaye

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Democracy Cup 2026: Hearts, Kotoko face decisive third match

    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 →

  2. Hearts of Oak withdraw from 2026 GHALCA Top-4 Tournament

    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 →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Speaker Bagbin receives Democracy Cup trophy, announces Sunderland partnership

    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 →

  2. Hearts of Oak withdraws from GHALCA Top 4 tournament

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. Police Ladies win inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Parliament, Sunderland AFC discuss youth football pathway to England

    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 →

  2. Speaker calls MPs to support 3rd Democracy Cup in Kumasi

    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 →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. GFA sets July 31 deadline for Premier League club licensing

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Hearts of Oak appoints Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor on two-year deal

    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 →

Friday 17 July

  1. Hearts of Oak denies setting transfer fee for Asare

    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 →

  2. Hearts of Oak denies setting transfer fee for Asare

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Hearts of Oak deny $200,000 valuation on Benjamin Asare

    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 →

  2. Women Democracy Cup inaugural match set for July 31

    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 →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Benjamin Asare: Late-bloomer goalkeeper rising through Black Stars ranks

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Solomon Agbesi added to Ghana World Cup 2026 squad as emergency goalkeeper

    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 →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Dreams FC, Nations FC contest 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final

    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 →

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