Solomon Agbasi bids farewell to Hearts of Oak ahead of Stellenbosch move

Goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi has confirmed his departure from Hearts of Oak as he closes in on a move to South African Premier Division side Stellenbosch FC.

The 25-year-old leaves the Phobians after spending a year with the club, having failed to reach an agreement on a new contract during the transfer window.

Hearts of Oak were keen to retain the goalkeeper, who also attracted interest from Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC. However, Agbasi has opted to continue his career abroad following offers from South Africa.

In an emotional farewell message shared on social media, Agbasi thanked the club, his teammates and supporters for their support during his time in Accra.

"To everyone at Accra Hearts of Oak. My time at the club has come to an end, and I would like to thank everyone involved," he wrote.

"The past year has flown by, but it will stay with me forever.

"Thank you to all my teammates, managers and staff along the way, and of course thank you to all the lovely fans. It's been nothing but love from the start. This journey couldn't have been the same without you.

"I've loved every minute here, and I will miss playing in the Phobia colours.

"I wish the club nothing but success for the season and the future, and maybe we will cross paths again. I truly hope to see Hearts of Oak up there where they truly belong and deserve to be. Phobia the best. Thanks for everything."

Agbasi made 12 appearances for Hearts of Oak, conceding just five goals and keeping nine clean sheets during an impressive spell between the posts.

His performances earned him recognition at international level, receiving his first Black Stars call-up in February 2026. He was later included in Ghana's provisional squad for the March friendlies against Austria, Germany and Mexico before joining preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Although Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed Agbasi travelled with the team as an additional goalkeeper, he narrowly missed out on a place in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the tournament.

The former Dreams FC goalkeeper has since made his senior international debut, featuring in Ghana's match against Mexico, and currently has one cap for the Black Stars.