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Opare Addo dismisses allegations linking Hearts of Oaks’s recent poor form to match-fixing
Kwame Opare Addo, the Public Relations Officer of Hearts of Oak, has dismissed allegations linking the team’s recent poor form to match-fixing.
The Phobians have experienced a string of disappointing defeats, including a humiliating home loss to Medeama SC a few weeks ago.
In that particular game, the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Yellow and Mauves at the Accra Sports Stadium, raising concerns about the commitment of the Hearts of Oak players.
This defeat prompted some former players to call for investigations into the authenticity of the results.
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However, Opare Addo has refuted all such claims and stated that the club is simply going through a difficult period, which the authorities are actively working to address.
“The rumors suggesting that Hearts of Oak has been involved in match-fixing are mere speculations,” Opare Addo stated during an interview on Asempa FM.
“After our loss to Samartex, the board held meetings with the technical team to identify the issues that have contributed to our poor form. The players were also engaged in discussions,” he explained to Asempa FM.
“We have made efforts to address the situation and get back on track to ensure positive results, but unfortunately, it hasn’t yielded the desired outcome.
“Nevertheless, we are still doing everything possible to motivate the players,” he added.
Currently, Hearts of Oak sits in 11th place with 45 points, holding a slim three-point advantage over the relegation zone. On the final day of the Ghana Premier League, they will face Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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