Aboubakar Ouattara, the head coach of Hearts of Oak, has affirmed that despite suffering a second consecutive defeat against Bibiani GoldStars in the Ghana Premier League, the team is not undergoing a rebuilding phase.

GoldStars dealt a blow to the Ivorian trainer, marking his first home defeat in seven games and keeping Hearts of Oak in the bottom half of the league table.

Addressing the media after the 1-0 loss, Ouattara expressed confidence in the team's existing foundation, stating, "For me, I think this team, we can do it. Not for the league, but we are trying to build.

I am not rebuilding the team. I am not there to make a new foundation. I’m trying to bring this team at a portable level with the materials I have."

Despite currently occupying the tenth position on the league table with 32 points, trailing leaders Samartex by 13 points after 24 games, Ouattara remains resolute about the team's potential.

The Phobians are set to face champions Medeama in their upcoming league game on Wednesday, seeking to rebound from their recent setbacks and reclaim their winning form.