Accra Hearts of Oak have marked their 115th anniversary by reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the club’s institutions and building a sustainable future.
In an anniversary message issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe said the occasion provided an opportunity to reflect on the club’s history, honour those who had shaped it and reinforce its foundations for future generations.
Hearts of Oak were founded in Accra on November 11, 1911, by a group of young men led by Christopher Brandford Nettey, popularly known as Asafoatse Nettey.
The club has since developed into one of Africa’s recognised football institutions. Its identity is represented by its red, yellow and blue colours and its enduring motto: “Never Say Die Until the Bones Are Rotten”.
The Phobians have won major domestic and continental honours, including the 2000 CAF Champions League, the 2001 CAF Super Cup and the 2004 CAF Confederation Cup.
They have also claimed several Ghana Premier League and FA Cup titles. Nyaho-Tamakloe credited former players, coaches, administrators and supporters for the achievements recorded throughout the club’s history.
Among those singled out for recognition were the legendary players of the Musical Youth era and the celebrated 64 Battalion, whose contributions helped shape Hearts of Oak’s legacy.
The IMC chairman also praised Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV for his leadership and work on the club’s infrastructure.
He pointed to the redevelopment of Phobia House as a key project. The facility is being transformed into a modern administrative and commercial centre, while plans include a museum and heritage centre to preserve and present the club’s history.
Another major development highlighted was the creation of the Hearts Africa Football Academy and Sports Complex at Pobiman, which is intended to support the club’s long-term sporting and institutional ambitions.
Nyaho-Tamakloe also acknowledged the work of current and former board members, the Interim Management Committee, technical teams, coaches, medical personnel, academy officials and other staff involved in the club’s day-to-day operations.
He said Hearts of Oak’s importance should not be judged only by the number of trophies won. The club’s lasting strength, he stressed, would also depend on the quality of its institutions, the integrity of its administration and its ability to produce successive generations of footballers.
The anniversary provides a significant landmark for one of Ghana’s oldest football clubs, with Hearts of Oak seeking to build on its historic successes while developing stronger structures for the years ahead.
