Julius Emunah is the new MD of Accra Hearts of Oak
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Julius Emunah as the club’s new Managing Director.
Julius Emunah is the replacement for Dr Delali Anku-Adiamah, who resigned from his role as Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak in January 2026.
Emunah, before his appointment at Accra Hearts of Oak, worked as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association.
Read the full statement from Accra Hearts of Oak below:
The Board of Directors of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Julius Ben Emunah as the new Managing Director of the Club, effective February 2, 2026. He succeeds Dr Delali Anku-Adiamah, who has stepped down from the role.
Mr Emunah brings to the position nearly a decade of distinguished experience in football administration, governance, sports broadcasting, and sports management at both national and continental levels. Most recently, he served as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association (GFA). His earlier roles include Regional Administrator at the Western Regional Football Association, National Safety and Security Officer, and Club Licensing Manager at the GFA.
Throughout his career, Mr Emunah has demonstrated outstanding leadership in competition management, club licensing, sports event organisation, media relations, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. He has contributed significantly to major continental and international tournaments, including the CAF Interclub Finals, AFCON Qualifiers, CHAN, and the African Games.
Mr Emunah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cape Coast and a Global Master’s in Sports Management and Legal Skills with FC Barcelona at ISDE Law Business School in Spain.
The Board of Directors expressed its complete confidence in Mr Emunah’s ability to guide Accra Hearts of Oak into a new era of professionalism, transparency, and competitiveness, aligned with international best practices.
As Managing Director, Mr Emunah will oversee the Club’s administrative, commercial, and sporting operations, working closely with the technical staff, players, supporters, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.
Accra Hearts of Oak remains committed to excellence both on and off the pitch and looks forward to this new chapter under Mr Emunah’s leadership.
