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. The club is competing in the Ghana Premier League.
History
Early years
The club were founded on 11 November 1911.
Hearts of Oak won their first major match in 1922 when Sir Gordon Guggisberg, governor of the Gold Coast, founded the Accra Football League. Hearts won 6 out of 12 seasons in this league. In 1956, Hearts joined the Ghanaian football league and have flourished since.
Tragedy
Hearts suffered a great tragedy on 9 May 2001 when 126 people died in Africa's worst footballing disaster while watching a match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Trouble started when supporters of Asante Kotoko began ripping out seats in an act of hooliganism in protest at a goal allowed by the referee for Hearts of Oak, which they believe should have been disallowed for offside. Police reacted by firing tear gas into the crowd, it has been suggested that this was an over-reaction. Reports suggest that the gates to the ground were locked and that the rush to escape the tear gas was a contributory factor to the death toll. A commission inquiry did not indict the hooligans in its report.
Accra/əˈkrɑː/ is the capital and largest city of Ghana, with an estimated urban population of 2.27 million as of 2012. It is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region and of the Accra Metropolitan District, with which it is coterminous. Accra is furthermore the anchor of a larger metropolitan area, the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), which is inhabited by about 4 million people, making it the second-largest metropolitan conglomeration in Ghana by population, and the eleventh-largest metropolitan area in Africa.
Accra stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast and extends north into Ghana's interior. Originally built around a port, it served as the capital of the British Gold Coast between 1877 and 1957. Once merely a 19th-century suburb of Victoriaborg, Accra has since transitioned into a modern metropolis; the city's architecture reflects this history, ranging from 19th-century architecture buildings to modern skyscrapers and apartment blocks.
Accra serves as the Greater Accra region's economic and administrative hub. It is furthermore a centre of a wide range of nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels. Since the early 1990s, a number of new buildings have been built, including the multi-storey French-owned Novotel hotel. The city's National Theatre was built with Chinese assistance. In 2010, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network designated Accra a Gamma-minus-level world city, indicating a growing level of international influence and connectedness.
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Accra Hearts of Oak defeated Asante Kotoko 3-1 at the Accra sports stadium in Ghana @60 match.
published: 29 Jun 2017
HIGHLIGHTS: MEDEAMA 0-2 HEARTS OF OAK - ALL GOALS & ACTIONS.
HIGHLIGHTS: MEDEAMA 0-2 HEARTS OF OAK - ALL GOALS & ACTIONS.
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published: 01 Nov 2024
Exclusive Tour of the New Ultra-Modern Accra Hearts of Oak Secretariat Phobia House by Board Members
Exclusive Tour of the New Ultra-Modern Accra Hearts of Oak Secretariat (Phobia House) by Board Members: Stunning
published: 31 Jul 2024
Accra Hearts of Oak 2-3 Kumasi Asante Kotoko | Highlights | Ghana Premier League
In a much-anticipated football showdown between Ghana's top teams, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, the game unfolded as an exciting spectacle. The first half concluded with both teams tied at 1-1, paving the way for a thrilling second half. The match turned into a three-goal thriller, with Kotoko's Mukwala scoring twice, giving his team a 3-1 lead. However, Hearts of Oak's Martin Karikari made a late comeback with a goal, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite their spirited effort, Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged as the winners on the road, securing a hard-earned victory in this dramatic and memorable match.
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published: 10 Dec 2023
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published: 11 Jul 2024
Match Highlights - Young Apostles vs HeartsofOak
published: 13 Oct 2024
Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 Accra Hearts of Oak | Highlights | Ghana Premier League
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published: 26 May 2024
🚨Listowell Mensah Blasts Coach Prosper Ogum… Kotoko To Play Hearts of Oak At Baba Yara Stadium
published: 14 Nov 2024
MEDEAMA SC VS ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK HIGHLIGHT (WITH COMMENTARY)
Commentary Highlight : Medeama vs Accra Hearts Of Oak.
In a much-anticipated football showdown between Ghana's top teams, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, the game unfolded as an exciting spectacle. The...
In a much-anticipated football showdown between Ghana's top teams, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, the game unfolded as an exciting spectacle. The first half concluded with both teams tied at 1-1, paving the way for a thrilling second half. The match turned into a three-goal thriller, with Kotoko's Mukwala scoring twice, giving his team a 3-1 lead. However, Hearts of Oak's Martin Karikari made a late comeback with a goal, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite their spirited effort, Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged as the winners on the road, securing a hard-earned victory in this dramatic and memorable match.
Watch more #GhanaPremierLeague games live on ST Adepa Ch. 247 & StarTimes ON App 📲
In a much-anticipated football showdown between Ghana's top teams, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, the game unfolded as an exciting spectacle. The first half concluded with both teams tied at 1-1, paving the way for a thrilling second half. The match turned into a three-goal thriller, with Kotoko's Mukwala scoring twice, giving his team a 3-1 lead. However, Hearts of Oak's Martin Karikari made a late comeback with a goal, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite their spirited effort, Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged as the winners on the road, securing a hard-earned victory in this dramatic and memorable match.
Watch more #GhanaPremierLeague games live on ST Adepa Ch. 247 & StarTimes ON App 📲
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com/hoodies-sweatshirts
WE HAVE A LOOK AT THE POBIMAN SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY THAT IS UNDER CONSTR...
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com/hoodies-sweatshirts
WE HAVE A LOOK AT THE POBIMAN SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY HEARTS OF OAK
#SAHARAFOOTBALL #HEARTSPOBIMAN
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com
Thanks for watching... Link to 2nd channel: Sahara Football Beta
- YouTube http://bit.ly/2N43sez
Socials
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball
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Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SaharaFooty/
WEBSITE: https://saharafootball.net
FOR SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTIONS...
CONTACT: [email protected]
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com/hoodies-sweatshirts
WE HAVE A LOOK AT THE POBIMAN SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY HEARTS OF OAK
#SAHARAFOOTBALL #HEARTSPOBIMAN
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com
Thanks for watching... Link to 2nd channel: Sahara Football Beta
- YouTube http://bit.ly/2N43sez
Socials
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball
https://twitter.com/kwakufiawoyi
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SaharaFooty/
WEBSITE: https://saharafootball.net
FOR SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTIONS...
CONTACT: [email protected]
In a much-anticipated football showdown between Ghana's top teams, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, the game unfolded as an exciting spectacle. The first half concluded with both teams tied at 1-1, paving the way for a thrilling second half. The match turned into a three-goal thriller, with Kotoko's Mukwala scoring twice, giving his team a 3-1 lead. However, Hearts of Oak's Martin Karikari made a late comeback with a goal, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite their spirited effort, Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged as the winners on the road, securing a hard-earned victory in this dramatic and memorable match.
Watch more #GhanaPremierLeague games live on ST Adepa Ch. 247 & StarTimes ON App 📲
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com/hoodies-sweatshirts
WE HAVE A LOOK AT THE POBIMAN SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY HEARTS OF OAK
#SAHARAFOOTBALL #HEARTSPOBIMAN
BUY MERCH HERE: https://sahara-football-merch.creator-spring.com
Thanks for watching... Link to 2nd channel: Sahara Football Beta
- YouTube http://bit.ly/2N43sez
Socials
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaharaFootball
https://twitter.com/kwakufiawoyi
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SaharaFooty/
WEBSITE: https://saharafootball.net
FOR SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTIONS...
CONTACT: [email protected]
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. The club is competing in the Ghana Premier League.
History
Early years
The club were founded on 11 November 1911.
Hearts of Oak won their first major match in 1922 when Sir Gordon Guggisberg, governor of the Gold Coast, founded the Accra Football League. Hearts won 6 out of 12 seasons in this league. In 1956, Hearts joined the Ghanaian football league and have flourished since.
Tragedy
Hearts suffered a great tragedy on 9 May 2001 when 126 people died in Africa's worst footballing disaster while watching a match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Trouble started when supporters of Asante Kotoko began ripping out seats in an act of hooliganism in protest at a goal allowed by the referee for Hearts of Oak, which they believe should have been disallowed for offside. Police reacted by firing tear gas into the crowd, it has been suggested that this was an over-reaction. Reports suggest that the gates to the ground were locked and that the rush to escape the tear gas was a contributory factor to the death toll. A commission inquiry did not indict the hooligans in its report.