Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has challenged claims that the club owes the University of Ghana (UG) over the use of the Legon Sports Stadium, insisting there is no outstanding debt.
Recent reports alleged that the Ghana Premier League giants owe GH¢11,000 for matches and training sessions at the facility between 2016 and 2018.
The reports further suggested Hearts of Oak would be denied access to the stadium for their Matchday 19 clash against Dreams FC on Friday unless the amount is paid.
Reacting to the claims on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Opare Addo maintained that the club has fully settled all financial obligations to the university.
“The claimed debt by UG Sports Stadium is about GHS11,000 for matches and training from 2016 to 2018, even though we had left halfway through the season,” he said.
“Our records, confirmed by our then club accountant Hon. Hackman Seidu, show that all payments to UG Sports Stadium have been settled.”
He added that Hearts of Oak remains open to resolving the matter, provided credible evidence is presented.
“If the University of Ghana has a claim, they should provide proof, and we will settle it if verified,” he added.
Opare Addo expressed confidence that discussions with UG authorities will lead to a resolution, allowing the fixture against Dreams FC to be played at the Legon venue.
“Our game against Dreams FC will definitely be reconsidered to take place at the University of Ghana. That’s our venue, we can’t keep switching venues,” he added.
The Matchday 19 encounter is scheduled to kick off at 15:30 GMT on Friday.
