Hearts of Oak have been left scrambling for a venue once again after the National Sports Authority (NSA) denied them access to the Accra Sports Stadium for their Ghana Premier League clash against Nations FC.
The Phobians had been hopeful of returning to their traditional home ground, but the NSA rejected the move, citing two key reasons. First, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) publicly announced the venue without securing official approval. Second, Hearts of Oak’s request came too late, making it impossible to complete the necessary protocols.
With their home venue at the University of Ghana Stadium also shut down for renovations ahead of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, Hearts of Oak have been forced to settle for the Tuba Astroturf for Wednesday’s game.
The decision adds to Hearts of Oak’s growing venue struggles this season. Since September 2024, they have played at Legon due to the deteriorating condition of the Accra Sports Stadium. Now, with another setback, the club faces the challenge of adapting to a significantly smaller and less familiar playing surface.
This latest development raises further concerns about the availability of top-class stadiums for Ghanaian clubs, as Hearts of Oak’s nomadic season continues.