Togbe Afede XIV, the Board Chairman and Majority shareholder of Hearts of Oak, has criticized the negative behavior of certain supporters of the club, asserting that their pessimistic demeanor is deterring potential sponsors.
In recent times, the fervent fans of the Phobians have been vocal in expressing their discontent due to the lackluster performance of the team.
The supporters notably forced out former coach Slavko Matic, who had taken over from Samuel Boadu midway through the previous season, at the training grounds due to unsatisfactory results.
During a meeting with stakeholders last week, Togbe Afede XIV voiced his disappointment concerning the unfavorable conduct of some of the fans.
He pointed out that Hearts of Oak’s fan base tends to emphasize negativity, which ultimately hinders the club’s progress.
“Hearts of Oak is the only team whose supporters insult and preach negativity about the team with a section of the supporters rubbishing the Pobiman Project,” he remarked.
Togbe Afede XIV further noted that the conduct of certain fans creates challenges in securing sponsorship from corporate entities.
“The behaviour has made it difficult for us to attract sponsorships because people think we are always fighting,” he added.
After finishing 12th in the previous season, Hearts of Oak aspires to enhance their performance in the upcoming campaign and will commence their 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season with an away fixture against Real Tamale United (RTU) at the Aliu Mahama Stadium.
