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Accra Hearts Of Oak SC
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Hearts of Oak or just Hearts, is a professional sports club based in Accra (Greater Accra), Ghana. Founded in 1911, the club is the oldest surviving football club in Ghana and its traditional colours are red, yellow and blue. Hearts of Oak competes in the Ghana Premier League, the premier division on the Ghanaian football pyramid. The Accra Sports Stadium is the club's home grounds, where it plays its home games. Hearts has won the Premier League twenty-one times, the Ghanaian FA Cup a record twelve times, the Ghana Super Cup, a joint record three times the President's Cup, five times, and the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederations Cup once each. Accra Hearts of Oak was also ranked eighth football club in the world in the year 2000 when the club dominated most of the continent's sporting activities. Accra Hearts of Oak remains the only football club in West Africa to have won a Continental Treble; one of 6 Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra Sports Stadium
The Accra Sports Stadium, formerly named the Ohene Djan Stadium, is a multi-use stadium (40,000-capacity, all-seater) located in Accra. Ghana, mostly used for association football matches. It is also used for rugby union. Overview The stadium was inaugurated in 1962 by a football match played between Accra XI and Kumasi XI. Originally known as the Accra Sports Stadium, the stadium was renamed after Ohene Djan, the country's first Director of Sports, in 2004 after renovations. Its renaming was quite controversial and opposed by the Ga people. There has been ongoing controversy about the name of the stadium. On June 16, 2011, the name 'Ohene Djan Stadium' on the stadium building was changed to 'Accra Sports Stadium' without any official announcement by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly supported by the National Democratic Congress Government. It has since been reverted. As a designated venue of some of the 2008 African Cup of Nations matches, the stadium was rebuilt, upgraded, and mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asante Kotoko S , an Ashanti professional football club
* the Asante people
* Ashanti (other)
* ''R. v. Asante-Mensah'', a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision
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Asante may refer to: * Anglican Diocese of Asante Mampong, Ghana * Asante Kotoko Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, simply known as Asante Kotoko, is a professional football club founded on 31 August 1935 and based in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Nicknamed the ''Porcupine Warriors'', they compete in the Ghana Premier Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Alhassan (footballer, Born 1992)
Mohammed Alhassan (born 5 June 1992) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defender for Hearts of Oak and Ghana. Club career Alhassan began his career at West African Football Academy. In 2015, he was promoted to the senior side, where he immediately became one of the reliable centre-backs. He made his senior debut on 20 February 2016, starting a league match against Kumasi Asante Kotoko. He played the full match as WAFA won by 2–0. He went on to play 26 league matches that season, with WAFA placing ending the season in second place, their highest ever rank. The following season, 2017 season, he played 10 league matches. After the departure of Gideon Waja, he was appointed as the club's captain for the 2018 season. Before the league was truncated, due to the Anas Number 12 expose, he played 15 league matches and scored a goal, his debut goal in 2–1 loss to Eleven Wonders on 15 April. His contract with club ended at the end of season. Alhassan signed for Hearts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Addo Sowah
Robert Addo Sowah (born 5 December 1993) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak. Career Uncle T Born in Dodowa, a suburb of Accra, Sowah played for Ghana Division One League side Uncle 'T' United, a club based in Prampram for three seasons. His potential and leadership qualities led to him being appointed and serving as the captain for the side before he secured a move to Hearts of Oak. Whilst at Uncle T, he was scouted and approached by four Premier League clubs Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Accra Hearts of Oak, Great Olympics and Elmina Sharks who revealed their intentions of signing him. However his childhood dream of featuring for Accra-based side Hearts of Oak drove him to sign for team. Hearts of Oak Sowah started his Ghana Premier League career when he moved to Accra Hearts of Oak in 2016. He made his debut in 2017 Ghanaian Premier League season. On 9 June 2017, he made his competitive deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwadwo Obeng Junior
Kwadwo Obeng Junior (born 1 June 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak. Career Obeng started his career with Dormaa-based team Aduana Stars. He subsequently played for Ghana Division One League side Nea Salamina Ghana (now Wamanfo Mighty Royals FC) in 2016–2017. He scored thirteen league goals and three goals in the Ghana FA Cup in 2017 including goals against Steadfast FC in the round of 16 and Asante Kotoko in the quarter-finals. He led the club to their highest finish in the FA Cup before losing to Asante Kotoko in the quarter-final. His performance against Kotoko attracted interest from the club made him a subject of discussion in the media space. Obeng moved to Hearts of Oak in April 2018 ahead of the 2018 Ghana Premier League season. On 29 April 2018, Obeng played made his competitive debut for Hearts after starting in a 1–0 match against fierce rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko. He pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulley Muntari
Suleyman Ali "Sulley" Muntari (born 27 August 1984) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his career in Italy, playing for clubs such as Udinese, Internazionale, and Milan. During his time with Internazionale, he helped the team win the Champions League in 2009–10 and the Serie A title in 2008–09 and 2009–10. He was also part of the Portsmouth team that won the FA Cup in 2007–08. After becoming a full international in 2002, Muntari earned over 80 caps for the Ghana national team and was selected for two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and three FIFA World Cups. He is the elder brother of Tambov player Sulley Muniru. Club career Early career Muntari's abilities first came to light in youth tournaments, while he was playing for Liberty Professionals youth team. He became a regular member of Ghana under-20 team at the age of 16 as they finished runners-up at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yassan Ouatching
Yassan Ouatching (born 28 November 1998) is a professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby ... who plays as a striker for Hearts of Oak. Born in Cameroon, he is a Central African Republic international. Career In 2019, Ouatching signed for Burmese side Zwekapin United. In 2021, he signed for Mohammedan (Dhaka) in Bangladesh. In 2022, he signed for Ghanaian club Hearts of Oak. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ouatching, Yassan 1998 births Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. players Men's association football forwards Bangladesh Premier League footballers Cameroonian expatriate footballers Cameroonian expatriate sportspeople in Ghana Cameroonian footballers Cameroonian people of Central African Republic descent Central African Republic e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladson Awako
Gladson Awako (born December 31, 1990) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder and captains Accra Hearts of Oaks. Career Early career Awako began his career with Berekum Arsenal and joined in 2006 to All Stars F.C. who played his first profi matches in the Ghana Premier League. On 11 March 2008 was scouted from Heart of Lions and left also after two years All Stars F.C. He played than from May 2008 a half year on loan from Heart of Lions for Real Sportive between October 2008 on loan for Real Sportive before turned back to Heart of Lions. On 29 April 2009 the 19-year-old Ghanaian U-20 National Team player by Heart of Lions completed a trial training at Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and was eyeing from Internazionale and A.C. Chievo in Italy. Recreativo de Huelva On 17 February 2010 the Segunda División club Recreativo de Huelva signed him, but he couldn't play for the first team or the "B" squad until summer 2010. After a half year, he returned to his fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (association Football)
The team captain of an association football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team; they are often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game or has good leadership qualities. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband. Responsibilities The only official responsibility of a captain specified by the Laws of the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shootout. Contrary to what is sometimes said, captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee. However, referees may talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour when necessary. At an award-giving ceremony after a fixture like a cup competition final, the captain usually leads the team up to collect their medals. Any trophy won by a team wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatawu Mohammed
Abdul Fatawu Mohammed (born 6 June 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right-back and captains Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak. Club career He started his career with Red Bull Academy now West African Football Academy (WAFA). In 2012–13 season, he made his professional debut in the Ghana Premier League whilst playing for Real Tamale United. After a move from Red Bull Academy Ghana to FC Red Bull Salzburg broke down, he was offered a trial by Hearts of Oak coach David Duncan and his assistant Ben Agyei. He impressed during the trial and was offered a deal with the Accra Hearts of Oak's juvenile side, Auroras FC. Mohammed moved to team in after featuring for Real Tamale United. In 2018, he was appointed as the captain after the departure of Inusah Musah. International career In 2017, Mohammed earned a call up to the Ghana A' national football team, the Local Black Stars for a friendly match against Benin in May 2017. He played the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accra Great Olympics FC
Accra Great Olympics is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Accra, Greater Accra. The club is currently competing in the Ghana Premier League. It has won the Ghana Premier League twice, in 1970, 1974 and the Ghana FA Cup thrice, in 1975, 1983 and 1995. Since its inception the club has forged a fierce rivalry between their neighbours Accra Hearts of Oak which has culminated into interesting game weeks over the years when the two face each other. History The club was formed in 1954 in Accra, Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It celebrated its 52nd anniversary in 2006, and their 66th in 2020. 2020 The club is currently coached by Annor Walker assisted by Yaw Preko and captained by Ghanaian 2009 U-20 World Cup champion Gladson Awako. Grounds The club plays their matches at the Accra Sports Stadium. Current squad Honours *Ghana Premier League **Champions 1970, 1974 *Ghanaian FA Cup **Winners 1975, 1983, 1995 Performance in CAF Competi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohene Djan Stadium, Accra
Ohene is an American hip-hop and jazz multi-instrumentalist, record producer and founder/co-owner of Soul Model Recordings, LLC. Early life and career Kawann "Ohene" Shockley was born and raised in the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He later moved with his aunt and uncle to Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, West Africa, where he spent his teenage years. He recorded his first demo tape at the age of 13, which led to his first television appearance in 1997 on ''Smash T.V.'', a national television show in Ghana. A year later, Ohene made his first major concert appearance at The Vibrant Street Carnival in Accra, with approximately 50,000 in attendance. 1998 also brought his first professional production, a Native Funk Lords track entitled "Amfuo", which received frequent airplay in Ghana. 2000 - 2004: Return to Philadelphia Ohene returned to Philadelphia in the United States, where he established the Christian hip hop group "Exit-Us". From 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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