[ 2011-06-26 ]

Hearts of Oak launch centenary celebrations
Accra, June 25, GNA – Accra Hearts of Oak, the
nation's oldest existing club has line up series
of activities to mark its centenary celebrations.


The capital-based club turns 100 on November 11,
and the Board of Directors in collaboration with
other stakeholders have drawn up activities to
ensure a befitting celebration.

Emmanuel Martey Commodore-Mensah, Board Chairman
of the club who announced this at the media launch
of the celebrations on Friday, listed the
programme to include Photo Exhibitions, Tree
planting Exercise, Blood Donation campaign, Dinner
and Awards Night, Street Carnival and an
Inter-denominational church service.

He said the climax would be an international
friendly against a yet-to-be-named foreign
opponent on Sunday, November 13 at the Accra
Sports Stadium.

The Board Chairman observed that the club survived
some difficult moments since its creation and paid
tribute to the past generations of Phobians who
contributed to the club's legacy.

“They sacrificed their blood, sweat and toil in
various capacities as Patrons, Directors,
Management, Coaches, Players, Administrators and
Supporters.”

He noted that the centenary celebrations would
serve a platform to forge ahead and urged all to
bury their differences, remain focused and resolve
to push the club towards greater heights.

Kofi Totobi Quakyi, Chairman of the National
Communications Authority and an astute supporter
of the club pledged unflinching support to restore
the club to its past glory.

He described 100 years in the life of an
institution as no mean achievement and advised the
Management of the club to be abreast of modern
trends of club management to propel the Hearts to
the deserved status.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, President of the Ghana Football
Association mentioned Hearts of Oak as a pillar in
Ghana's football with enormous contribution in the
areas of technical and personnel.

Hearts of Oak have carved a niche for themselves
as one of the most successful clubs in the
country. They have won the national league 19
times, 10-times knockout champions and nine
Champion of Champions titles.

On the continental scene, they won the CAF
Champions League in 2000, CAF Super Cup winners
also in 2000 as well as winning the maiden edition
of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2004.

Source - GNA

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