Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says he remains hopeful the club’s transfer ban will soon be lifted, as the Phobians continue to deal with the consequences of an unresolved financial dispute.

The Ghana Premier League side is currently barred from registering or selling players after failing to settle outstanding wages owed to former technical director Rene Hiddink. The Dutch coach, who joined Hearts in 2023, left the club after just eight months and later took the matter to Fifa, citing unfair termination of his contract.

Fifa ruled in Hiddink’s favour, ordering Hearts of Oak to pay $150,000 within 90 days. With the deadline missed, the governing body imposed a transfer ban covering the next three transfer windows, a major setback for a club looking to rebuild and compete at the top level.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Dramani acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but made it clear his attention remains firmly on the team’s performances.

“My work is on the pitch while the hierarchy of the club deals with the external issues,” he said. “But I hope the transfer ban will be resolved so I can bring in players who can help strengthen the team.”

The ban has limited Hearts’ ability to reinforce their squad, placing extra pressure on existing players and the technical team. As the season progresses, Dramani will be hoping for clarity and resolution off the pitch, allowing the club to refocus fully on its footballing ambitions.