Hearts of Oak’s Communications Manager, Kwame Opare Addo, has revealed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has barred the club from using the University of Ghana Stadium as their home grounds.
Following the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium by the National Sports Authority (NSA), Hearts of Oak had adopted the University of Ghana Stadium as their home venue for the 2024–2025 football season until the Accra Sports Stadium became available for use.
However, in an interview with Happy FM on Monday, March 3, 2025, Addo disclosed that after conducting stadium assessments, the GFA deemed the venue unfit for Ghana Premier League (GPL) standards and directed Hearts of Oak to find an alternative.
“On Thursday evening, we received information that, per the enhanced safety and security measures, Legon Stadium does not meet the required standards, and as such, we cannot play there,” he said.
Addo further explained the GFA’s concerns, which cited security risks and the condition of the pitch.
“The communication states that the pitch is undulating and that the safety and security zones from where the buses park to the dressing rooms are deemed not secure enough. Because of that, they have ruled the venue unavailable,” he added.
The Ghana Premier League is set to resume on Friday, March 7, 2025, following a brief break after the passing of Francis Frimpong, alias ‘Pooley.’ Hearts of Oak will face Young Apostles on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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