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Pictures: Hearts of Oak train in Algiers as they wait for flight to travel to Ghana

The Phobians have began to fine tune in the capital city of Algeria after their shambolic performance in the acaf inter-club competitions

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak returned to training far away in Algeria after arriving in the capital city of Algiers.

The Phobians suffered a 4-0 humiliating results against JS Souara in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs last Sunday. The results meant that Hearts have bow out of the competition on a 4-2 aggregate scoreline.

However, despite travelling from Bechar through Oran to Algeria after the game, they are made to wait until Wednesday before they get a flight back to Ghana.

Even that, the Phobians will have to make a transit in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday afternoon before they take another flight to Cote D’Ivoire on Friday morning.

They are expected to touch down in Ghana on Friday afternoon.

As a result, Hearts of Oak game against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League has been postponed until further notice by Ghana Football Association.

Upon their arrival, Hearts will shift their attention to Ghana Premier League and they are expected to face Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday December 15 at the Accra Sports Stadium before they head to battle Elmina Sharks at the Nduom Sports Stadium on Sunday December 18.

Ghana Football Association is expected to communicate the dates for their games against Medeama and Asante Kotoko which were postponed due to their participation in the Cat Confederation Cup.

Head coach Samuel Boadu who is currently under intense pressure, will obviously be looking for a reaction from his players and should they fail to find their mojo back, the club may be forced to sack him and appoint a new manager.

Hearts of Oak board of directors takes new decision on Samuel Boadu after humiliating defeat in Algeria

There is pressure mounting on the Phobians manager after the dreadful 4-0 loss in Algeria, however, a large section of the club’s top hierarchy have reaffirmed their faith in him

Although, reports in the local media have suggested that some of the Hearts of Oak players are gradually losing faith in the coaching staff, especially head coach Samuel Boadu, as a result of their poor run of results, the club’s top hierarchy has reaffirmed their trust in him, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The Phobians were at the receiving end of a 4-0 hammering from Algerian side JS Saoura on Sunday in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs. The results means that Hearts are now out of Caf inter-club competitions this season having already been eliminated from the Champions League by Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco where they also concede six goals.

Moreover, they have gone four games in Ghana Premier League without a win and currently sit at the bottom of the league log and the elimination from Confederation Cup has piled even more pressure on Boadu as a section of the supporters even think he is not good enough.

However, AshesGyamera.com understands that Hearts majority shareholder Togbe Afede has assured Boadu that he remains well liked by the club’s top hierarchy and should focus on the remaining games in the Premier League.

What is the current situation? 

Togbe Afede reportedly spoke to Boadu and the technical team and although he was not elated with how things went in Algeria, he remained staunch in their defence amid the poor run of results. 


Hearts will leave Algeria on Monday morning and make a transit in Turkey. They are expected to leave Turkey on Wednesday morning and arrive in Cote D’Ivoire where they will make their last of the many transits.

What happens next? 

Hearts will shift their attention to Ghana Premier League and they are expected to face Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday December 15 at the Accra Sports Stadium before they head to battle Elmina Sharks at the Nduom Sports Stadium on Sunday December 18.

Ghana Football Association is expected to communicate the dates for their games against Medeama and Asante Kotoko which were postponed due to their participation in the Cat Confederation Cup.

With Hearts now trailing rivals Asante Kotoko nine points in the league, Boadu, obviously will be looking for a reaction from his players and should they fail to find their mojo back, the club may be forced to sack him and appoint a new manager.


Highlights: JS Souara 4-0 (4-2 agg) Hearts of Oak: Samuel Boadu’s tactics fail once again in Algeria

The Phobians were thrashed by their opponents as they tried to gatecrash into the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup

Hearts of Oak were annihilated 4-0 by Algerian side JS Souara in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup to book their place in the group stage of the competition on Sunday in Bechar, Algeria.

Although, the Ghanaian giants went into the game with a 2-0 advantage, they failed to make it count and conceded two goals in each half of the game.

Abdeljalil Saad opened the scoring for Souara by the seventh minute before Oussama Bellatreche added another goal late in the first half.

After the break, Hearts opened up more in search of a priceless away goal. However, they were neutralised anytime they went near the hosts’ penalty area.

Bellatreche added another goal before Aymen Aziz Lahmeri wrapped it up with a fine finish.

Hearts have now conceded ten goals in their last two away games in the Caf inter-club competitions as Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco also thrashed them 6-1 in the playoffs of the Caf Champions League.

JS Souara 4-0 (4-2 agg) Hearts of Oak: ‘Shambolic’ Phobians bow out of Caf Confederation Cup after another humiliating results in Algeria

The Phobians were once again thrashed away from home as they exited the Caf Confederation Cup against the Algerian side

Algerian club JS Souara defeated Hearts of Oak 4-0 in the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup to book their place in the group stage of the competition on Sunday in Bechar, Algeria.

Despite heading into the game with a 2-0 advantage, Hearts started the game very poorly and quickly began to make mistakes at the back.

Abdeljalil Saad opened the scoring for Souara by the seventh minute before Oussama Bellatreche added another goal late in the first half.

After the break, Hearts opened up more in search of a priceless away goal. However, they were neutralised anytime they went near the hosts’ penalty area.

Bellatreche added another goal before Aymen Aziz Lahmeri wrapped it up with a fine finish.

Hearts have now conceded ten goals in their last two away games in the Caf inter-club competitions as Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco also thrashed them 6-1 in the playoffs of the Caf Champions League.

Hearts of Oak with 35% possession, NO shot in first half against Souara

The Phobians conceded two goals in the first half but that wasn’t enough, their statistics were generally poor

Hearts of Oak failed to have a single shot in the opening 45 minutes of the second leg of Caf Confederation Cup playoffs against Algerian side JS Saoura.

The Phobians went down 2-0 and were totally outplayed as they only had 35 per cent of the total ball possession while their hosts had 65 per cent in the process.

Also, they didn’t have a single corner as compared to the five corners that their Souara had before the break.

As it stands now, the aggregate is 2-2 and any goal conceded again by Hearts could see them out of the competition.

Samuel Boadu makes three changes in Hearts of Oak squad to face JS Souara; Atta, Mensah & co. dropped

The Phobians boss has ringed changes in his squad as they face the Algerian side in the cliffhanger encounter on Sunday evening

Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has made three changes in his squad that started the game against Algerian side JS Saoura in the first leg of the Caf Confederation Cup.

After boarding five different flights and passing two countries before they arrived at the match venue in Algeria, Hearts will take on Souara at 20 August 1955 Stadium in Béchar.

First choice goalkeeper Richard Attah has been dropped as the Phobians are hoping not to concede six goals again just like they did against Wydad Athletic Club in the Caf Champions League. Atta’s place has been taken by Richard Baidoo.

Also, Congolese defender Raddy Ovouka has returned to the starting line up after recovering from his leg injury. He takes over the place of Robert Addo Sowah who missed the trip due to injury.

In attack, Isaac Agyenim Boateng who scored the second goal in the first leg replaces Isaac Mensah. He will partner Kofi Kordzi upfront in search of goals.

Meanwhile, the midfield of Salim Adams, Frederick Ansah Botchway and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh have been maintained.

Hearts of Oak starting XI vs Souara

Richard Baidoo (GK), Fatawu Mohammed (C) James Sewornu, Alhassan Mohammed, William Ntori Dankyi, Raddy Ovouka Hokemba, Salim Adams, Frederick Ansah Botchway, Isaac Agyenim Boateng, Kofi Kordzi, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh

Substitutes:

Richmond Ayi (GK), Emmanuel Nettey, Nuru Sulley, Caleb Amankwah, Victor Aidoo, Suraj Seidu, Salifu Ibrahim, Enock Asubonteng, Isaac Mensah

Video: Hearts of Oak players rehearse tactics & formations under floodlight ahead of JS Souara clash

The Phobians held their last training session in Bechar ahead of the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup

Hearts of Oak held their last training session far away in Bechar, Algeria on Saturday evening to wrap up their preparations ahead of the second leg of Caf Confederation Cup play-off against JS Souara on Sunday

Hearts left Ghana with a 22-man squad after defender Robert Addo Sowah failed to recover from an injury he sustained against Ashanti Gold.

The Phobians had to trek through two different countries – Cote D’Ivoire and Turkey- as well as board five different flights before arriving at the match venue.

HEARTS OF OAK FINAL TRAINING SESSION

As a result, they spent two days making series of transit in Abidjan, Istanbul, Algiers, Oran before they finally touched down in Bechar.

Samuel Boadu’s men go into the tie with a 2-0 advantage after goals from Ibrahim Salifu and Agyenim Boateng won the first leg for them last weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The return fixture has been slated for December 5 at Stade du 20 Août 1955 in Bechar and the kick off is 16h15 GMT (4:15 PM Local time) but 6:15pm in Algeria.

Video: Watch Hearts of Oak training session in Algeria ahead of JS Souara clash on Sunday

The Phobians arrived in Bechar on time to fine tune ahead of the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup

Hearts of Oak held their first training session far away in Bechar, Algeria on Saturday morning ahead of the Caf Confederation Cup second leg play off against JS Souara.

The Phobians, who left Ghana with a 22-man squad, had to trek through two different countries and board five different flights before arriving at the match venue.

As a result, they spent two days making series of transit in Abidjan, Istanbul, Algiers, Oran before they finally touched down in Bechar.

Hearts go into the tie with a 2-0 advantage after goals from Ibrahim Salifu and Agyenim Boateng won the first leg for them last weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The return fixture has been slated for December 5 at Stade du 20 Août 1955 in Bechar and the kick off is 16h15 GMT (4:15 PM).

JS Souara vs Hearts of Oak; Referee Diouf’s last game involving Ghana ended in defeat

The Senegalese referee’s last game in charge involving a side from Ghana ended in a defeat for the Black Stars

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Senegalese referee Adalbert Diouf to handle the second leg of the play-offs of Caf Confederation Cup game between Algerian side JS Saoura and Ghana’s Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

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The Phobians left Ghana on Wednesday and arrived in Algeria on Friday after making transit in Cote D’Ivoire and Turkey. They are expected to travel from Algiers to Bechar through Oran on Friday morning.

They head into the game with a 2-0 advantage thanks to goals from Salifu Ibrahim and Agyenim Boateng in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend.

Diouf, who last handled Ghana’s defeat to Morocco in a friendly game at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Casablanca, will be assisted by his countrymen El Hadji Abdoul Aziz Gueye, Mamadou Ngom while Alioune Sow Sandigui act as the fourth official.

Meanwhile, Tunisian Yassine Harrouch will be the Match Commissioner of the game while Dorry Abd El Salam from Egypt plays the role as the referee’s assessor.

Referee Diouf was part of the officials that handled the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations held in Mauritania earlier this year.

The game has been scheduled to kick of at 16h45 GMT (4:45 PM Local Time) on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Pictures: Hearts of Oak arrive in Algeria; set for last TWO flights to match venue

The Phobians have finally touched down in the North African country after leaving Ghana two days ago

Ghana’s sole representatives in Caf Confederation Cup Hearts of Oak have finally arrived in Algeria on Thursday evening, AshesGyamera.com can report.

The Phobians left Ghana on Wednesday morning and made their first transit in Cote D’Ivoire before heading to Istanbul, Turkey.

They later left Turkey on Thursday afternoon and after spending almost six hours in the air, touched down in Algiers.

As earlier reported by AshesGyamera.com, Hearts will take another flight from Algiers to Oran on Friday morning before they connect with another flight to Bechar where the game will be played on Sunday.

The Phobians after the game will repeat the same route back to Ghana and the hectic travelling arrangements is one of the reasons why Ghana FA opted to grant them their request to postponed the matchday seven league fixture against Asante Kotoko indefinitely.

FULL LIST OF HEARTS PLAYERS IN TURKEY:

1.Richmond Ayi

2.Richard Baidoo

3.Richard Atta

4.Larry Sumaila

5.Fatawu Mohammed

6.William Denkyi

7.Raddy Ovouka

8.Mohammed Alhassan

9.Nuru Sulley

10.Caleb Amankwah

11.Emmanuel Nettey

12.Ansah Botchway

13.Salifu Ibrahim

14.Salim Adams

15.Isaac Mensah

16.Kofi Kordzi

17.Victor Aidoo

18.Agyenim Boateng

19.Suraj Seidu

20.Enock Asubonteng

21.Afriyie Daniel Barnieh

22.Patrick Razak