Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara plans to scold his players after their 2-0 loss to Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.Ouattara was unhappy with his team's performance, admitting that they were second best in the match."Aduana played well, we didn't play football today," Ouattara said. "We gave them all the chances to score us. Since the first half, we did not play well. We played very badly and accept that today, we were not good enough."Ouattara expressed his disappointment with his players' lack of effort, stating, "We did not run enough. We did not run... I am not happy and I am going to tell them [the players]." He highlighted specific moments in the game where his team's lack of effort led to mistakes and conceded goals.The defeat has seen Hearts drop to 6th position on the league table with 41 points, while Aduana Stars have accumulated 35 points and moved to 11th on the log.This loss was the fourth in the last seven league matches for Hearts, who managed just one win in that period. Ouattara will look to regroup his team and bounce back from this loss.

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has admitted that his team did not do enough in their 2-0 loss to Aduana Stars in the Ghana Premier League.Ouattara was candid in his post-match assessment, acknowledging that Aduana Stars played well."Aduana played well, we didn't play football today," Ouattara said. "We gave them all the chances to score us. Since the first half, we did not play well. We played very badly and accept that today, we were not good enough."Ouattara expressed his disappointment with his players' work ethic, stating, "We did not run enough. We did not run... I am not happy and I am going to tell them [the players]."The defeat has seen Hearts drop to 6th position on the league table with 41 points, while Aduana Stars have moved to 11th with 35 points.This loss was the fourth in the last seven league matches for Hearts.

Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has criticised his players’ performance following their 2-0 defeat to Aduana FC in an outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Stadium in Dormaa.The Phobians were second-best throughout the match, with goals from Sam Adams in the 31st minute and Latif Bamba in the 88th condemning them to their fourth defeat in seven games.The result sees Hearts drop to seventh on the league table, while Aduana climb to 11th place.Speaking after the match, Coach Ouattara did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s showing on the day.“Aduana played well, we didn’t play football today. We gave them all the chances to score us. We played very badly, we accept it; today we were not good, we were not good at all, we didn’t play well,” Ouattara said.The loss deepens Hearts of Oak’s recent struggles, with just one win in their last eight league outings.The former champions will aim to bounce back when they host Karela United on Sunday, April 20, in a bid to revive their faltering campaign and restore confidence among their supporters.

Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has openly criticized his players following their uninspiring performance in a 2-0 defeat to Aduana Stars in an outstanding week 22 Ghana Premier League fixture.The match, played at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park, saw Hearts struggle from start to finish, leaving their title ambitions in serious doubt.The Phobians, who are historically one of Ghana's most successful clubs, were outplayed and outfought by a more determined Aduana side.The loss sees the Phobians slip to 7th on the table with 41 points after 27 matches, trailing league leaders Gold Stars by nine points.A visibly frustrated Ouattara did not hold back in his post-match remarks."We didn’t play football today. We gave them all the chances to score us. Since the first half, we didn’t play well, we played very badly, and we accept that today we are not good,” he lamented.The coach further blamed a lack of effort and intensity from his players.“We didn’t run… when you see the first goal, the second goal, the mistake we made, the corner and all, we didn’t run at all. I am not happy.”Ouattara’s candid comments underline the urgent need for...

Hearts of Oak forward Kwabena Boateng has reiterated his outfits desire to annex the Ghana Premier league title despite their inconsistent performance.The Phobians has struggled to find their rhythm in their last five, winning just one, drawing two and losing two in the process.Boateng, who joined the Phobians last summer was in action when the side succumbed to a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday afternoon from their outstanding Premier League Week 22 fixture.Aduana FC took control early and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute through their captain, Sam Adams, who calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.The home team sealed the victory late in the game when Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba, introduced in the 78th minute, scored with a clinical finish in the 88th minute to make it 2-0.Despite the setback, Boateng has reiterated the sides desire to secure the Premier League title at the end of the season.“We want to win the league. At the moment, there is nothing say we have to until the end of the season and see what happens” he said after the game.Hearts of Oak have dropped to the 7th position following their...

Hearts of Oak coach Aboubakar Ouattara has expressed his disappointment following defeat to Aduana Football Club in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians succumbed to a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday afternoon from their outstanding Premier League Week 22 fixture.Aduana FC took control early and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute through their captain, Sam Adams, who calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.The home team sealed the victory late in the game when Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba, introduced in the 78th minute, scored with a clinical finish in the 88th minute to make it 2-0.After the game, the Ivorian tactician raised concerns about the performance of his players, saying Aduana FC were the better side.“Aduana played well. We didn’t play football. We gave them all the chances to score us. We played badly against Aduana. Truth be told, we were not good at all. We made a lot of mistakes in the game and that cost us the defeat. We were punished by our mistakes. We didn’t run at all in the game and I will let my players know” he said.Aduana FC are currently 11th on the Ghana Premier...

Aduana Football Club head coach Cioba Aristica has hailed the fighting spirit of his outfit following victory over Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.The Ogya boys brushed aside the Phobians with a 2-0 win on Wednesday afternoon at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park, earning maximum points from their outstanding Premier League Week 22 fixture.Aduana FC took control early and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute through their captain, Sam Adams, who calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.The home team sealed the victory late in the game when Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba, introduced in the 78th minute, scored with a clinical finish in the 88th minute to make it 2-0.Speaking after the game, Aristica commended his outfit overall performance following victory over Hearts of Oak.“I will congratulate my players for their performance. We came to this game with a different mentality after defeat to Karla United. I like the team spirit. Both teams played well but Aduana FC emerged victorious” he said.Aduana FC are currently 11th on the Ghana Premier League table with 35 points whiles Hearts of Oak sit 7th spot with 41 points.

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso has offered words of advice to Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, urging him to maintain his impressive form and momentum following his debut for the Black Stars.Asare has had a successful start to his international career, recording clean sheets in Ghana's 5-0 win over Chad and 3-0 win over Madagascar.Manso, the current head coach of Bibiani Goldstars, believes that Asare's current form is crucial in securing his spot in the national team."He's doing well, but for me, he's now entering the squad," Manso said. "Asare has gotten two good games. I hope he keeps his form and momentum before the next international game."Manso also highlighted the importance of competition in the national team, stating, "There are other good players who are waiting for the opportunity and grab it. So if you get such an opportunity and you don’t do the needful, you are likely to lose that spot."With Asare expected to be included in the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Unity Cup, Manso believes that maintaining his form could lead to a successful career."Asare isn’t a young guy, so if he keeps up with his performance at...

Aduana Stars brushed aside Hearts of Oak with a 2-0 win on Wednesday afternoon, earning maximum points from their outstanding Ghana Premier League Week 22 fixture.The Ogya Boys took control early and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute through their captain, Sam Adams, who calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.It was a fitting performance from the skipper, who marshalled the midfield and led by example throughout the game at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro.Despite Hearts' second-half substitutions to inject energy into the side, bringing on Yahaya, Boateng, Oppong Afrane, and Karikari, they failed to find rhythm or penetrate Aduana's disciplined backline.Their best efforts were thwarted, and their lack of cutting edge in attack continued to haunt them.Aduana sealed the victory late in the game when Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba, introduced in the 78th minute, scored with a clinical finish in the 88th minute to make it 2-0.Watch highlights of the match below.

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso believes that Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare's career will be very successful if he maintains his current form and makes it to the 2026 World Cup with the Black Stars.Asare has impressed in his debut games for Ghana, recording clean sheets in wins over Chad and Madagascar.Manso urged Asare to keep his form and momentum going into the next international break."He's doing well, but for me, he's now entering the squad," Manso said. "Asare has gotten two good games. I hope he keeps his form and momentum before the next international game."Manso also highlighted the importance of consistent performance, stating, "There are other good players who are waiting for the opportunity and grab it. So if you get such an opportunity and you don’t do the needful, you are likely to lose that spot."Manso's comments underscore the significance of Asare's current form, saying, "Asare isn’t a young guy, so if he keeps up with his performance at the national team level and he is able to join the squad to the 2026 World Cup, his career will be very successful."

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso has offered advice to Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare on how to maintain his place in the Black Stars squad.Asare made an impressive debut for Ghana in March, recording a clean sheet in the team's 5-0 win over Chad.Manso urged Asare to keep his form and momentum going into the next international break. "He's doing well, but for me, he's now entering the squad," Manso said."Asare has gotten two good games. I hope he keeps his form and momentum before the next international game."Manso highlighted the importance of consistent performance, stating, "There are other good players who are waiting for the opportunity and grab it. So if you get such an opportunity and you don’t do the needful, you are likely to lose that spot."With Asare expected to be part of the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Unity Cup, Manso believes that continued good performance could lead to a successful career, including a potential spot in the 2026 World Cup squad."Asare isn’t a young guy, so if he keeps up with his performance at the national team level and he is able to join the squad to...

Aduana Stars put on a dominant display to defeat Hearts of Oak 2-0 in a crucial Ghana Premier League clash on Wednesday afternoon, extending their unbeaten run against the Phobians to eight matches.The Ogya Boys took control early and broke the deadlock in the 31st minute through their captain, Sam Adams, who calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.It was a fitting performance from the skipper, who marshalled the midfield and led by example throughout the game at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park in Dormaa Ahenkro.Despite Hearts' second-half substitutions to inject energy into the side - bringing on Yahaya, Boateng, Oppong Afrane, and Karikari - they failed to find rhythm or penetrate Aduana's disciplined backline.Their best efforts were thwarted, and their lack of cutting edge in attack continued to haunt them.Aduana sealed the victory late in the game when Ivorian forward Abdel Latif Bamba, introduced in the 78th minute, scored with a clinical finish in the 88th minute to make it 2-0.The win lifts Aduana further away from the relegation zone and reinforces their dominance at home over the Phobians.Hearts, meanwhile, drop crucial points in their chase for a...

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso has urged Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to maintain momentum following an impressive debut for the Black Stars.The 32-year-old goalkeeper received his maiden invitation in March and did not disappoint, recording a clean sheet in Ghana's dominant 5-0 triumph over Chad on March 21 at the Accra Sports Stadium.Asare retained his spot for the Madagascar clash, in which he had a clean sheet in a 3-0 win, adding to Ghana extending their lead at the top of Group I to 15 points.With Otto Addo confirming Asare as the first choice goalkeeper, Manso, who is the current head coach of Bibiani Goldstars maintain his form and momentum heading into the next international break.“He’s doing well but for me he’s now entering the squad. Asare has gotten two good games. I hope he keeps his form and momentum before the next international game. There are other good players who are waiting for the opportunity and grab it. So if you get such an opportunity and you don’t do the needful, you are likely to lose that spot”“Asare isn’t a young guy, so if he keeps up with his performance at the...

Basake Holy Stars return home aiming to bounce back from recent disappointments when they host fellow newcomers Vision FC at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena. This will be the first-ever topflight meeting between the two sides at this venue since their promotion.Holy Stars come into this fixture with just one win from their last five league matches, a run that has seen them slide to 12th place with 30 points from 26 games. Despite their inconsistent form, the team has been among the more prolific scorers, netting 28 times, third highest in the league, though their defensive fragility remains a concern, having conceded 29 goals, the joint-second most.Abdul Gazale’s side has shown resilience at home, ranking as the seventh best-performing side on their own turf. With seven home wins already this season, they'll be eager to pick up a crucial eighth in front of their fans.Vision FC, meanwhile, earned a commendable point in their last outing, a 1-1 draw with Hearts of Oak. They have managed just one win in their last five matches, alongside three draws and one defeat. Currently 14th on the table with 29 points, Nana Agyeman’s men are struggling on the road....