Adjah Tetteh (R) during a game
For Lawrence Adjah Tetteh, playing for Hearts of Oak wasn’t just about domestic glory, it was about chasing the African dream.
From the moment he joined the Phobians, the ambition to qualify for continental competitions was instilled in him by teammates who had lived it. That hunger to compete beyond Ghana’s borders became the fuel that drove him to give everything on the pitch.
In an interview with Happy FM, while addressing the current challenges facing Hearts of Oak, Tetteh reflected on those days as the defining force behind his unwavering commitment to the club.
“I always prayed that Hearts of Oak would qualify for Africa every year because that was the mindset I encountered when I first joined the club. During my time, qualifying for continental competitions wasn’t just a goal; it was a standard. Every season, we made sure we earned the right to play in Africa,” he said.
Tetteh further suggested that the players need this same mentality to lift the club out of its current struggles.
“New players today need that same push. They must understand that wearing the Hearts jersey comes with a responsibility. It’s a big platform, and when you have it, you must rise to the occasion,” he added.
The 46-year-old played an instrumental role in Hearts of Oak’s triumph over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium, clinching the maiden edition of the Confederation Cup title in January 2005.
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