Hearts of Oak embark on Togo pre-season tour ahead of 2024/25 season

Accra Hearts of Oak, one of Ghana's most storied football clubs, have departed for Togo to continue their pre-season preparations for the 2024/25 football season.

The team, affectionately known as the 'Phobians,' commenced their journey this morning, traveling by road with a full squad of 31 players, including ten new signings.

The pre-season tour will see the team in Togo, where they are set to face various friendly opponents, including a fixture against the Togolese champions ASKO Kara.

The official date for this match will be announced in due course.

Among the notable players making the trip are Steven Appiah Asare, recently signed from Legon Cities, and Albert Kwasi Amanfo, who has been promoted from Auroras.

Both players will be looking to make a significant impact and establish themselves as key contributors for the upcoming season.

Coach Aboubakar Ouattara is optimistic about the pre-season tour, emphasizing the importance of this period for assessing the squad and fine-tuning preparations.

"This pre-season is crucial for us to evaluate our players and ensure we are well-prepared for the new season," Ouattara said. "We aim to give all players an opportunity to prove their worth."

The club's full squad for the Togo tour includes:

Goalkeepers:
- Benjamin Asare
- Sheriff Swaeb
- Kwasi Nketia

Defenders:
- David Oppong Afranie
- Samuel Amofa
- Michael Awuah Mensah
- Kelvin Osei Assibey
- Konadu Yiadom
- Kwasi Amanfo
- Michael Ampadu
- Yahaya Abdouramani
- Hamprey Tetteh
- Ransford Mensah

Midfielders:
- Raphael Amponsah
- Abdul Aziz Nuurudeen
- Salim Adams
- Martin Karikari
- Gideon Asante Yeboah
- Yaw Amankwa Baafi
- Hussein Mohammed
- Ahmed Ramzy Yussif
- Stephen Appiah Asare

Attackers:
- Hamza Issah
- Kwabena Boateng
- Mawuli Wayo
- Asamoah Boateng Afriyie
- Kasim Cisse
- Enoch Asubonteng
- Saani Mohammed
- Chadrack Belo Bingi

Hearts of Oak are focusing on this pre-season tour as a vital part of their strategy to improve upon their performance from the previous season.

The club's efforts are geared towards building a competitive squad capable of challenging for top honors in the upcoming Ghana Premier League and other competitions.