Hearts of Oak’s coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has been charged by the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA) for failing to attend the necessary post-match press convention following his staff’s 1-0 loss to Goals FC on Saturday.
The Phobians have been unable to recuperate from an early objective by Abdul Razak, struggling their first league defeat in seven matches. This was additionally their first lack of 2025 after a run of 5 wins and two attracts.
The defeat marked Hearts of Oak’s first league loss since they have been crushed by their rivals, Asante Kotoko, within the Tremendous Conflict in December 2024.
On account of the loss, the GFA has charged coach Ouattara for not attending the post-match press convention, claiming that his actions have been intentional and went in opposition to the principles. The GFA has acknowledged that such behaviour brings the game into disrepute.
Ouattara has been given till Tuesday, March 18, to reply to the costs.
This comes only a week after Hearts of Oak have been charged with a safety protocol breach following the resumption of the league.
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Following the defeat to Goals FC, Hearts of Oak stay in third place with 36 factors, two factors behind league leaders Asante Kotoko.
Hearts fail to capitalise on Kotoko slip
A win in opposition to Goals FC would have seen the Phobians leapfrog league leaders Asante Kotoko, who have been held to a one-all draw.
Defending champions FC Samartex 1996 earlier on Saturday stopped the Porcupine Warriors from grabbing all three factors.
Awuah Dramani opened the scoring for the house aspect within the thirty eighth minute earlier than Kwame Poku restored parity within the forty sixth minute.
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Nevertheless, the Porcupine Warriors stay on the prime with 38 factors after their rivals Hearts of Oak did not safe a win in opposition to Goals FC in a while Saturday.
