Former Hearts of Oak management member Barimah Atuahene has launched a scathing critique of the club, describing the Phobians as “soulless” amid their ongoing struggles.
Once a dominant force in Ghanaian and continental football, Hearts of Oak have struggled to regain their former glory. Their last major triumph came in the 2020/21 season when they won the Ghana Premier League under coach Samuel Boadu, ending a trophy drought of over a decade.
Since then, the club’s performances have been inconsistent, with the current campaign offering fresh disappointment. In the 2025/26 season, Hearts were eliminated from the FA Cup by lower-tier side True Life FC at the Kpando Sports Complex, a result that highlighted the team’s decline.
In the league, the Rainbow Club sit fifth on the table with 31 points from 18 matches, a position well below expectations for a club of their stature.
Reacting to these setbacks, Atuahene expressed concern over what he sees as a loss of identity at the club.
“Hearts of Oak has lost its spirit and is now soulless,” he said in an interview with Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show.
Despite the criticism, Hearts of Oak will be hoping to regain momentum after a hard-fought result against Hohoe United to start the second half of the season. They return to action this weekend with a home fixture against Dreams FC in Matchday 19 at the University of Ghana Stadium.
