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Hearts of Oak

Also known as: Accra Hearts of Oak SC · Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club

Hearts of Oak — Ghana Premier League club competing in the 2026/27 season, currently unbeaten before a Matchday 4 loss to Karela United.

2026-05-032026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    … As part of their preparations, the Kumasi giants are set to face arch-rivals, Hearts of Oak, in the 2026 Democracy Cup, which will provide Eric Tinkler with an opportunity to assess his squad ahead of the competitive season. …

    Put last season’s disappointment behind, focus on new one …Kotoko Board Chairman urges players
  3. Joy Online

    Hearts of Oak will not participate in this year’s GHALCA Top-4 Tournament after the club decided that the competition’s schedule does not fit with its preparations for the new Ghana Premier League season. …

    Hearts of Oak pull out of GHALCA Top-4 as Samartex take their place
  4. Daily Guide

    Dreams FC players Dreams FC have emerged as Ghana’s highest-ranked club in the latest Confederation of African Football (CAF) club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 season, while traditional giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko failed to make the continental list. …

    Dreams FC Lead Ghanaian Clubs In Latest CAF Rankings
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    … Meanwhile, Dreams FC have emerged as Ghana’s highest-ranked club in the latest Confederation of African Football (CAF) club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 season, while traditional giants, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, failed to make the continental list. …

    Medeama get TP Mazembe test …in CAF Champions League prelims stage
  6. Daily Guide

    The new jersey Hearts of Oak have unveiled their official home jersey for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season as the club gears up for the new campaign. …

    Hearts Of Oak Unveil 2026/27 Home Jersey
  7. July 2026
  8. The Chronicle

    Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as the club’s new goalkeepers’ coach as the Phobians continue their rebuilding process ahead of the 2026/27 season. …

    Hearts appoint Richard Kingson as goalkeepers’ coach in latest rebuilding move
  9. Joy Online

    Hearts of Oak have appointed former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson as the club’s new goalkeepers’ coach on a two-year deal. …

    Hearts of Oak appoint Ghana legend Richard Kingson as goalkeepers’ coach
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The countdown to Ghana’s biggest football spectacle has officially begun after the Football Association confirmed the dates for the two Super Clash meetings between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in the 2026/27 Premier League season. …

    GFA releases fixtures for 2026/27 GPL season .Kotoko, Hearts showdown set for Dec, April
  11. Joy Online

    … In Accra, Hearts of Oak welcome Berekum Chelsea to the capital as the Phobians begin another quest to reclaim the league title, while Basake Holy Stars host Swedru All Blacks in another intriguing Matchday One fixture. …

    Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures released
  12. Daily Guide

    Benjamin Asare Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports claiming the club has placed a transfer valuation on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare following his impressive performances for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …

    Hearts Of Oak Deny Setting Transfer Fee For Benjamin Asare

Today

  1. Black Maidens return to U-17 World Cup after age-cheating bans

    Ghana's Black Maidens will compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco (October 17), their seventh appearance. The team returns after being absent from the last three editions due to a 2022 qualifying loss to Morocco and subsequent bans for age cheating.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Heart of Lions edge AshantiGold 3-2 in thrilling GPL match

    Heart of Lions secured their first home victory of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season by defeating FC AshantiGold 3-2 at the Kpando Sports Stadium in Matchweek Five. Despite playing with ten men after a red card in the 37th minute, Lions held on to claim all three points.

    5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Hearts of Oak seek response after first loss to Karela

    Hearts of Oak travel to Dreams FC on Saturday looking to bounce back from a late defeat to Karela United that ended their unbeaten start. Dreams have won none of their opening four matches with just one point and nine conceded goals, while Vision FC host Gold Stars in Tema seeking a return to winning ways.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Ghana Premier League Match Day 5 set for weekend action

    The Ghana Premier League returns for Match Day 5, with clubs competing to build momentum and shape the early-season picture. Vision FC will host Bibiani Gold Stars on Saturday, October 3, while other fixtures are scheduled as teams chase crucial points.

    2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Kotoko face Karela as Obeng takes temporary charge

    Asante Kotoko will host Karela United on October 1 in a Ghana Premier League fixture, with Hamza Obeng overseeing the team on an interim basis following Eric Tinkler's departure. Kotoko have won just one of their opening four matches and seek recovery after a 2-0 home loss to Aduana FC.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. South African coach Eric Tinkler departs Asante Kotoko

    Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, just four Ghana Premier League matches, citing personal reasons. The 54-year-old's departure follows a 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC that left Kotoko ninth in the league table.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. South African coach Eric Tinkler departs Asante Kotoko

    South African coach Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after three months, with the club accepting his request to depart for personal reasons. Tinkler oversaw four Ghana Premier League matches during his tenure, which began in July, and departed a day after Kotoko's 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC left them ninth in the league table.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 28 September

  1. Karela beats Hearts of Oak 1-0, eyes Kotoko fixture

    Karela United defeated Hearts of Oak 1-0 at Aliu Mahama Stadium to end the league leaders' unbeaten run. Coach Nurudeen Amadu said the victory will boost his side's morale ahead of their next Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko on October 1.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Football analyst predicted Tinkler would experience cultural shock at Kotoko

    Kojo Addae Mensah says he anticipated Eric Tinkler's departure from Asante Kotoko after two months, attributing it to cultural shock from differences in football infrastructure and playing surfaces between South Africa and Ghana.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Karela United end Hearts of Oak unbeaten GPL run

    Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to give Karela United a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak on Matchday 4, ending the Phobians' unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.

    28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Asante Kotoko part ways with coach Eric Tinkler immediately

    Asante Kotoko have parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler effective immediately, a day after losing 2-0 to Aduana FC. Tinkler, appointed in July, cited personal reasons for his departure after four Ghana Premier League matches and winning the Democracy Cup.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Zaidan's late goal gives Karela victory over Hearts of Oak

    Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to hand Karela United a 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak, ending the Phobians' unbeaten start to the Premier League season at Matchday Four.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Karela United face unbeaten Hearts of Oak in GPL Matchday Four

    Karela United will host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Matchday Four of the Ghana Premier League. Karela seek a response after two defeats in three matches, while Hearts of Oak arrive unbeaten with two wins and a draw.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Sarpong criticises minimal GPL representation in Black Stars squad

    Veteran coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong has criticised the limited inclusion of Ghana Premier League players in Carlos Queiroz's 24-man Black Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with only Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare selected as a home-based player. Sarpong argues that deserving domestic players are denied international opportunities while players who later succeed abroad are eventually called up.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bechem United coach says Hearts lucky in goalless draw

    Bechem United head coach Mohammed Bashar Ogba said Hearts of Oak were fortunate to escape defeat in their 0-0 draw at the University of Ghana Stadium, claiming his team should have won the Matchday 3 clash. Ogba noted that Hearts have never beaten any team under his management and cited his previous victories over the club with other sides.

    23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Hearts draw with Bechem; Kotoko, Samartex end level

    Hearts of Oak dropped points for the first time this season in a goalless draw with Bechem United, while Asante Kotoko and Samartex drew 1–1. Samartex moved into second place level on points with Hearts.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Hearts of Oak seek third straight GPL win against Bechem

    Hearts of Oak face Bechem United on Matchday Three of the Ghana Premier League, aiming for a third consecutive victory after winning their opening two matches and topping the table. Coach Nebojsa Kapor expressed confidence in maintaining the team's winning streak, citing high morale following the Bibiani derby victory.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. GFA rejects claim that CAF exits prove GPL weakness

    The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. GFA opens disciplinary case against GoldStars CEO Kwasi Adu

    The Ghana Football Association has charged Bibiani GoldStars FC Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu over comments about match officials following his side's 2-1 Ghana Premier League defeat by Hearts of Oak, alleging the remarks constituted improper conduct capable of bringing the league into disrepute. Adu has until Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to respond to the charge.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. GFA rejects GPL weakness claim after Medeama, Nations FC exits

    The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Berekum Chelsea beats Dreams FC 3-1 in GPL comeback win

    Berekum Chelsea recorded their first win of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over Dreams FC at Golden City Park on Sunday, with goals from Abubakari Seidu, Jonah Attuquaye, and Marvin Owusu.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Hearts of Oak beat GoldStars 2-1 in GPL comeback

    Hearts of Oak came from a goal down to defeat Bibiani GoldStars 2-1 in their second Ghana Premier League game of the 2026/27 season, moving to the top of the table with back-to-back wins. Kwame Poku put GoldStars ahead in the 11th minute before Yaw Amankwa Baafi and Henry Kwaku Boateng scored for Hearts in the second half.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in Confederation Cup

    Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.

    12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 11 September

  1. Sports betting in Ghana deepens football engagement and analysis

    A personal essay argues that the rise of betting sites in Ghana has intensified fan engagement with football, with viewers now watching full matches and analyzing detailed statistics rather than merely checking scores. The author cites observations from Accra and Kumasi, including increased attendance at sports bars and detailed performance discussions among fans.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Hearts of Oak boss promises serious effort against GoldStars

    Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor vowed a "serious performance" against Bibiani GoldStars in their Ghana Premier League matchday fixture, seeking back-to-back victories after beating Berekum Chelsea, though GoldStars remain undefeated at Duns Park in their last four meetings against the Phobians.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in CAF Cup

    Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on Sunday, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two unanswered goals to advance.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. President Mahama warns poor refereeing destroying Ghana football confidence

    President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mahama pledges Sports Development Fund for continental club football

    President John Dramani Mahama assured Ghanaian football clubs competing in African tournaments of government support through a newly established Sports Development Fund, noting that Ghana's fortunes in club football have declined and the country must rebuild strong teams capable of competing on the continent.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi seeks Black Stars recall

    Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Hearts coach tips young midfielder Banso for Ghana football future

    Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor has backed midfielder Alex Banso to become a future star of Ghana football, urging fans and media to give the youngster time to develop. Banso impressed in Hearts' 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea with an assist, and Kapor praised his versatility, composure, and calm demeanor.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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