Former Hearts of Oak CEO Harry Zakour has launched a scathing attack on the club’s current squad, labeling them as lacking in quality.
The veteran football administrator expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, where they currently occupy the 15th position with just one game left to avoid relegation.
In an interview with Asempa FM, Zakour singled out defender Michael Ampadu and goalkeeper Kwame Nketia as the only players who have shown quality in recent matches. He also criticized the club’s recruitment policy, calling for a change to improve the squad’s competitiveness.
“The current Hearts of Oak players lack quality. When they play, you can see it.”
Zakour acknowledged efforts by Hearts of Oak’s leadership, including Togbe Afede XIV, but stressed that it is up to the players to step up their game. “Togbe Afede XIV is doing his best, but the players need to step up. They are not up to the task,” he said.
Hearts of Oak faces a crucial away game against Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT. The Phobians must win or draw to avoid relegation from the top flight of Ghanaian football.
