“Coach Otto Addo Should Invite These Three Hearts of Oak” - Ghana Legend
Former Ghana defender, Sam Johnson has supported calls for some local players to be invited by Black Stars coach, Otto Addo. Hearts of Oak trio, Afriyie Barnieh, Mohammed Alhassan and Gladson Awako were at their best in the Black Galaxies 3-0 thumping of Bénin in the 2023 CHAN Qualifiers.
“Hearts of Oak Need a Coach With a Tough Skin”
The vacancy left by the exit of coach Samuel Boadu at Hearts of Oak needs a stronger character to fill the void. Samuel Boadu led the Phobians to five trophies - a domestic treble last two seasons, an FA and President’s Cup last term but parted ways with the club on Tuesday.
“Giuseppe Dossena is my All Time Best Coach” - Ex-Ghana Defender
Ex-Ghana defender, Sam Johnson has named Italian trainer, Giuseppe Dossena as his all time best coach. The former Hearts of Oak central defender played for the Black Stars for almost a decade and enjoyed good game time under the Italian. Johnson, formerly on the toaster of Greece club Kalamata, told Radio Gold SportTalk about why he loves to play under the ex-Azzurri.
“Select Players With The Right Mind For World Cup” - Ex-Ghana Defender Tells Otto Addo
Ex-international, Sam Johnson has urged Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo to select the right players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana qualified for its fourth World Cup after edging out Nigeria with an away goal rule. The four time African champions are paired in Group E alongside nemesis, Uruguay, Portugal and South Korea.
“Samuel Boadu Can Only Perform if Given Time” - Ex-Ghana Defender
Hearts of Oak legend, Sam Johnson has called for calm for club coach, Samuel Boadu. The young tactician steered the Phobians to the treble last season, but have almost lost the league title to rivals and leaders, Asante Kotoko. They are however in the finals of the the FA Cup and will face Bechem United in the finals at the Baba Yara Stadium on June 26.
Hearts of Oak Players Are Becoming Hungrier For Success - Sam Johnson
Hearts of Oak look like re-writing a new script after paying Inter Allies in their own coin at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening.The Phobians smiled with three points in their basket on match day 20 of the 2020/21 Ghana premier league courtesy Paul Abagna’s 26th own goal.
Decision Gone Wrong For Accra Hearts Of Oak As Old Players Speak Against A Technical Director
Accra Hearts of Oak could be at crossroads following speculations about the appointment of a Technical Director. The club is yet to confirm but some individuals have been sharing thoughts on the relevance of bringing on board a technical director. It appears the decision, which is yet to be given approval, is being shut by some former players of the club.
The boys were too reluctant as if there is nothing at stake as a club like Hearts of Oak-Angry Fan
The Phobians couldn't take advantage of the Accra Sports Stadium to record their first victory of the season in the match day four encounter. New coach Kostadin Papic didn't make an appearance at the bench for the Phobians since his working permit is not ready. Odoom’s side drew 2-2 with AshGold in their opening game before losing by a lone goal to Inter Allies. This is one bad record to start the season with as they continue playing without any winning mentality. The board of the club following the results
Hearts of Oak announce their ambassadors for Star Life Assurance partnership
Hearts of Oak has done something enormously great as a club. The club has done something difficult for the Continental Club Masters to think about, from the previous administration till date some pride has been given to the old players. The 64 battalions has done too much well to deserve this honorarium. Star Life Assurance, has called upon the former CAF Champions League winning team, Confederation Cup winners and a lot of laurels. The popular popular players who won the tournament for Hearts are Don Bortey,
“Fenerbahce Are Suffering In The Turkish League” - Ex-Ghana Defender
Fenerbahce legend, Sam Johnson has said that his former club is having tough times in the Turkish Super league. The ex-Ghana international enjoyed a fruitful career with Fenerbahce spanning four seasons. The record Super League holders finished second in the 2021/22 season with 73 points, 8 points behind winners, Trabzonspor.
2021 AFCON: Don’t Select Players Because of Your Pockets - Ex-Ghana Defender Fires
Ex-Black Stars defender, Sam Johnson has urged national team selectors to come clean with their call ups. National team call ups has been a topical issue among most African countries and Ghana is no exception. Prior to Ghana qualifying for the 2021 AFCON to be staged in Cameroon next year, coach Charles Akonnor’s selection came under serious scrutiny by the public and some football connoisseurs. A player whose invitation irked many football pundits was Kwame Poku who plays for English league two club, Colchester
Ethiopia Can Surprise Ghana – Sam Johnson Cautions Black Stars
Former Accra Heart of Oak and Black Stars defender, Sam Johnson has cautioned the Black Stars, not to underrate Walias of Ethiopia in the upcoming World cup qualifiers on Saturday afternoon at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. Black Stars of Ghana will host the Walias in the opening match of Group G in the World cup qualifiers campaign.
“Ghana is Better Than Mali in Terms of Football” - Ex-Black Stars Defender
Accra Hearts of Oak legend, Sam Johnson has stated that his former club must give their best against AS Real Bamako. The Phobians will host the Malian club at the Accra Sports Stadium in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. The first leg of the game ended by a huge margin, 3-0 against the Phobians who will look to overturn the deficit in the reverse fixture on Sunday, October 16.
Ghana's top post is backed by Addo, a Borussia Dortmund assistant coach.
The former winger has been mentioned as a possible replacement for CK Akonnor. Sam Johnson, a former Fenerbahce player, believes Otto Addo, a former Black Stars winger, will be an excellent coach for the national team. Following the firing of CK Akonnor for a string of underwhelming performances on Monday, the West Africans are looking for a new manager.
The current Black Stars technical team has been able to succeed, says former Ghanaian star Sam Johns
Former Ghana defender Sam Johnson has expressed absolute confidence in the Black Stars technical team, adding that they can achieve success with the team. The Ghana Football Association [GFA] confirmed the appointment of Otto Addo and other technical crew following their exploits in the World Cup play-off against Nigeria.
Ghana will require Mohammed Salisu for World Cup-Sam Johnson
Previous Ghana global Sam Johnson has said Mohammed Salisu should be persuaded to play for the Black Stars in front of the 2022 World Cup organized in Qatar. The Southampton safeguard has dismissed a few solicitations for addressing Ghana at the global level, supposedly expressing that he isn't prepared at this point.
Don’t Rush Black Satellites Players Into Black Stars - Ex-Ghana Defender Warns
Ex-Ghana international, Samuel Johnson has identified Black Satellites best performance at the just ended Africa U-20 Championship in Mauritania.The Satellites defied the odds to claim their fourth title after a 2-0 win over Uganda in the finals.
“Hearts And Kotoko Make The Ghana Premier League The Best” - Ghana Legend
Former Hearts of Oak Defender, Sam Johnson, has stated that the two most glamorous clubs in Ghana’s league are always fighting for the league clinch making it difficult for other clubs. Johnson, believes the past season was more competitive than the current season 2021/2022.
Hearts of oak team celebrates 109 years today (11th Nov. 2020)
One of Ghana's biggest premier league side, Hearts of oak turns 109 years today. All the supporters of hearts of oak are most grateful to the Almighty God for keeping the team from then to now they are celebrating their 109th years of the team establishment. Mr. Sam Johnson also known as (FOYO) was once part of the double winning team of 1990. This man was a great and famous player at that time. He was very young when he started his football journey as a players in the Hearts of Oak team. When Hearts of Oak
Black Satellites players are not good enough for Black Stars - Sam Johnson
There has been a noise from a part of Ghanaian football fans to quick track the victorious Black Satellite crew into the Black Stars as was done in 2010.