Hearts of Oak Head coach Aboubakar Ouattara charged by GFA

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Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee for failing to attend the mandatory post-match press conference following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Dreams FC.

The Phobians suffered their first league defeat in seven games on Saturday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, with an early goal from Abdul Razak proving decisive.

Following the loss, Ouattara allegedly failed to fulfill his post-match media obligations, an action the GFA deemed intentional and damaging to the reputation of the game.

The coach has until Tuesday, March 18, to officially respond to the charges.

This development comes just a week after Hearts of Oak was charged with breaching safety protocols upon the league’s resumption.

The defeat marked Hearts’ first loss in the 2025 Ghana Premier League season after an impressive run of five wins and two draws.

It was also their first league setback since falling to fierce rivals Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash in December 2024.

Currently sitting third in the table with 36 points—two behind league leaders Kotoko—Hearts of Oak will look to bounce back when they face Bechem United on Wednesday in a Matchday 25 fixture at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

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