Hearts of Oak part ways with nine players ahead of 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season

Hearts of Oak have mutually parted ways with nine players ahead of the new 2023/24 Ghana football season.

The management of the Phobians are seeking to revamp the team as they aim to bounce back to a good performance in the forthcoming season after a disappointing campaign last season.

Hearts of Oak, who ended the 2022/23 season on the 12th position season under three different coaches are hoping to improve their squad ahead of the new season.

They are however making amends for their setbacks and with significant signings as well as hiring a high-profile coach in Martin Koopman.

To help the technical team evaluate the team well as they get ready for the upcoming season, they are also working to reduce the team to a sizeable number with the current transfer window set to close on September 1.

Faisal Adam Billey, Hamza Mohammed, Benjamin Yorke, Francis Adjetey, and Rashid Okine are among the players set to leave the club as well as Glason Awako, Yassan Ouatching, Clinton Appiah, and Zakaria Yakubu.

Meanwhile, the 2020/21 champions are having a rigorous pre-season session at Pobiman Sports Complex.

Hearts of Oak will open their season with an away game against Real Tamale United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium and will hope to open their season with a convincing win.

Dutch trainer, Martin Koopman has been named as the new head coach of the club on a two year deal.