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Five fascinating facts about Accra Hearts of Oak as they celebrate 113th anniversary

Accra Hearts of Oak, Ghana’s oldest surviving club, marks their 113th anniversary today, November 11, 2024.

Hearts of Oak is regarded as not just one of the oldest but also one of the greatest sporting institutions in Africa.

The club has produced magnificent talents for Ghana and Africa since their inception while raking in an enviable trophy haul over the years to earn a place among the very best football clubs on the continent.

They are 21-time Ghana Premier League champions, a record 12-time Ghana FA Cup champions, one-time CAF Champions League winners, one-time Confederations Cup winners, and one-time CAF Super Cup winners.

Other laurels include four Ghana Telecom Cups, three GHALCA Special Cups, three Ghana Top Four Cups, two Ghana Top Eight Cups, six President’s Cups, three June 4 Cups, seven SWAG Cups, and eight titles in the Colonial era, including Accra Football League and Gold Coast Club Competitions titles.

Unfortunately, the club is currently going through a difficult phase, struggling to get back to the level they belong.

They have not featured in a CAF Inter-club final or made it past the group round in either competition since 2004. They were nearly relegated from Ghana’s top flight in the 2022/2023 season.

Nonetheless, their historical success places them among the very best on the continent.

Here is a list of five facts about Hearts of Oak as they celebrate their 113th anniversary:

1. Hearts of Oak SC are the first and only club to have won the Ghana League on six consecutive occasions from 1996 to 2002.

2. Accra Hearts of Oak SC are the first club in Africa to win both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

3. They are the first and only Ghanaian club to have produced a CAF African Coach of the Year Award winner, Sir Jones Cecil Attuquayefio, in 2000.

4. Accra Hearts of Oak SC are the only Ghanaian side to have won all three different continental titles, a feat that birthed their nickname ‘The Continental Club Masters.’

5. Accra Hearts of Oak SC became the first club to win the Ghana Football League in 1958.

EE/EKAccra Hearts of Oak, Ghana’s oldest surviving club, marks their 113th anniversary today, November 11, 2024.

Hearts of Oak is regarded as not just one of the oldest but also one of the greatest in Africa.

The club has produced magnificent talents for Ghana and Africa since its inception while raking in an enviable trophy haul over the years to earn an esteemed reputation among their peers.

They are 21-time Ghana Premier League champions, a record 12-time Ghana FA Cup champions, one-time CAF Champions League winners, one-time Confederations Cup winners, and one-time CAF Super Cup winners.

Other laurels include four Ghana Telecom Cups, three GHALCA Special Cups, three Ghana Top Four Cups, two Ghana Top Eight Cups, six President’s Cups, three June 4 Cups, seven SWAG Cups, and eight titles in the Colonial era, including Accra Football League and Gold Coast Club Competitions titles.

Unfortunately, the club is currently going through a difficult phase, struggling to get back to the level they belong.

They have not featured in a CAF Inter-club final or made it past the group round in either competition since 2004. They were nearly relegated from Ghana’s top flight in the 2022/2023 season.

Nonetheless, their historical success places them among the very best on the continent.

Here is a list of five facts about Hearts of Oak as they celebrate their 113th anniversary:

1. Hearts of Oak SC are the first and only club to have won the Ghana League on six consecutive occasions from 1996 to 2002.

2. Accra Hearts of Oak SC are the first club in Africa to win both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

3. They are the first and only Ghanaian club to have produced a CAF African Coach of the Year Award winner, Sir Jones Cecil Attuquayefio, in 2000.

4. Accra Hearts of Oak SC are the only Ghanaian side to have won all three different continental titles, a feat that birthed their nickname ‘The Continental Club Masters.’

5. Accra Hearts of Oak SC became the first club to win the Ghana Football League in 1958.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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