Also known as: Accra Hearts of Oak SC
Ghana Premier League football club that defeated Medeama SC 4-2 in their 2025/26 season final match and was involved in the May 9, 2001 stadium disaster.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger, Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point against the Three Lions. …
Queiroz hails Asare’s exploits against EnglandJoy Online
… The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper produced a series of key saves, including a decisive stop to deny England winger Bukayo Saka, as Ghana held firm to grab a key point against the Three Lions. …
Queiroz hails Benjamin Asare’s exploits against EnglandJoy Online
… The 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper has been the revelation of Ghana’s World Cup campaign, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England in his first two World Cup appearances. …
From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle riseJoy Online
… Asare was one of four changes to the Ghana lineup, with Thomas Partey returning from his visa-enforced absence, alongside Kwasi Sibo, Inaki Williams, and the Hearts of Oak goalkeeper. …
Queiroz fumes at VAR after Ghana draw with England, claims officials missed penalty and red cardThe Ghanaian Times
… Also in attendance were former Asante Kotoko and Great Olympics coach, Orlando Wellington; former Hearts of Oak striker, Sowah Ghartey; and many other football personalities. …
Retired footballers pay last respect to ex Zebi FC, Gt. Olympics star Quartey-PapafioThe Ghanaian Times
… The former Hearts of Oak midfielder stressed the importance of securing a positive result in the first game of the tournament. …
Ex-footballers, fans predict Black Stars win over PanamaBusiness & Financial Times
… Hearts of Oak secured third place with 54 points, while Dreams FC climbed into the top four with 52 points following a crucial victory over Holy Stars on the final day of the season. …
Premier League 2025/26 statisticsThe Ghanaian Times
Hearts of Oak produced a sensational attacking display to beat Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, 4-2 in their Matchday 34 game played at the Accra Sports Stadium yesterday. …
Hearts spoil Medeama party …Nations FC, Eleven Wonders, Hohoe United relegatedThe Ghanaian Times
Accra Sports Stadium Hearts of Oak 4-2 Medeama SC Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex Vision FC 3-0 Aduana Stars FC Baba Yara Sports Staduim Asante Kotoko 1-2 All Blacks Dun’s Park Gold Stars 8-3 Eleven Wonders Wenchi Stadium Young Apostles 2-0 Samartex FC AAK II Sports Arena Basake H …
Scores at a glanceJoy Online
… CK Akonnor has previously managed Ghana’s Black Stars, Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, Dreams FC, and now defunct Ashantigold. …
CK Akonnor wins league title with Kenya’s Gor MahiaGhana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England at Boston Stadium, including key saves such as denying Bukayo Saka, and emphasized that the result reflected collective team effort.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has praised goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his outstanding performance in the Black Stars' goalless draw with England, with Asare making key saves including denying Bukayo Saka.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz criticised VAR officials after his team's goalless draw with England, claiming they missed a clear penalty and red card when substitute Prince Adu was brought down by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the second half.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Quartey-Papafio, a former defender who played for Zebi FC and Accra Great Olympics, has died at 65. Football legends and former teammates gathered in Accra to pay their respects, remembering him as a commanding defender and the chair of Zebi United and friends, a social group of retired footballers.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghanaian footballers and supporters expect the Black Stars to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign with a victory over Panama, though some acknowledge the match will be competitive.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Medeama SC claimed the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title with 62 points, narrowly ahead of Gold Stars FC on 60 points. Nations FC, Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders were relegated, while Swedru All Blacks retained their Premier League status after promotion.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Hearts of Oak defeated Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC 4-2 in their final Matchday 34 match, with Mawuli Wayo scoring twice and an own goal from Jacob Amu Mensah contributing to the win. Nations FC, Eleven Wonders, and Hohoe United were relegated from the league.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak defeated Medeama SC 4–2 at Accra Sports Stadium; results from other matches include Asante Kotoko losing 1–2 to All Blacks, Gold Stars beating Eleven Wonders 8–3, and Dreams FC defeating Basake Holy Stars 4–2.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has led Kenyan football club Gor Mahia to win the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title with two matches remaining, claiming their record 22nd league championship after rivals AFC Leopards lost to APS Bomet.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's largely Ghana Premier League and U-23 squad fell 2-0 to Mexico in a friendly in Puebla, with interim coach Desmond Offei using the match to evaluate fringe players ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama have been crowned 2025/26 Ghana Premier League champions with 62 points from 33 matches and will face Hearts of Oak in the final round this weekend. With Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders already relegated, several clubs remain in a battle for survival as the season concludes.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Champions Medeama SC will be formally presented with the Ghana Premier League trophy following a ceremonial coronation match against Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, marking their second Premier League title in three seasons.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Medeama SC won the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title after defeating Heart of Lions 5-2 at home, clinching the championship with one game remaining. The victory secures Medeama's second league title and qualifies them for next season's CAF Champions League.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GBfoods has donated cash and food items through the May 9 Charity Foundation to support families of victims of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation coincided with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, which remains one of the deadliest in African football history.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Interplast has donated items through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The Foundation, established after the tragedy, has undertaken support programmes including assistance for victims' families, flood and gas explosion victims, and medical interventions for children with hole-in-heart disease.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunda International has donated assorted household products through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, which claimed more than 126 lives during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, one of the deadliest incidents in African football history.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene welcomed members of the May 9 Foundation and children who have undergone successful heart surgeries at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, as part of the 25th anniversary of the May 9, 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster. According to the foundation, 117 children have undergone successful surgeries over the past two years.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Football match results from Ghana's domestic league include Asante Kotoko's 2-0 victory over Eleven Wonders, Vision FC's 3-0 win against Karela United, and Berekum Chelsea's 1-0 defeat of Dreams FC, among other fixtures.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak drew 0–0 with Aduana F.C. on Sunday, leaving them eight points behind league leaders Medeama with two matches remaining. The result makes it mathematically impossible for Hearts to win the Premier League title this season.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-five years after 126 people were killed at Accra Sports Stadium during a Hearts of Oak–Asante Kotoko match on 9 May 2001, Ghana has made no criminal convictions, many official recommendations remain unimplemented, and the domestic game has never recovered. The disaster remains Africa's worst stadium tragedy and the third-deadliest in world football history.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has selected six Ghana Premier League players—Solomon Agbasi, Gidios Aseako, Ebenezer Adade, Razak Simpson, Ebenezer Abban, and Salim Adams—in a 23-man squad for a May 22, 2026 friendly against Mexico as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Asante Kotoko Board Chairman Herbert Mensah is leading the 25th commemoration of the May 9 Disaster, which occurred on May 9, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where 126 people died in a stampede during a football match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The observance will take place in Kumasi this week, with events starting Friday with prayers at the mosque, and a major gathering on Saturday; BBC is producing a documentary on the disaster.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
New Black Stars boss Carlos Queiroz has selected a 23-man squad for an upcoming game against Mexico later this month, part of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. The squad includes 6 home-based players from the Ghana Premier League, 15 players receiving their first national team call-up, and 8 returning players, with the match scheduled for May 22.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC defeated GoldStars 2-0 in Match Day 30 of the Ghana Premier League to open a five-point gap with four matches remaining, with Salim Adams scoring twice. Hearts of Oak won 1-0 away at Nations FC through a goal from Mawuli Wayo.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Match results from Ghanaian football stadiums include Bechem United's 3–1 victory over Eleven Wonders, Medeama SC's 2–0 win over Bibiani GoldStars, and Samartex FC's 3–1 defeat of Basake Holy Stars among other fixtures.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mawuli Wayo scored a first-half goal to give Hearts of Oak a 1-0 away victory over Nations F.C. in the Ghana Premier League, ending Nations' 16-game unbeaten home run and moving Hearts to their first away win in four matches.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →