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FIFA bans Accra Hearts of Oak over failure to pay Rene Hiddink
World football governing body, FIFA, has placed a transfer ban on Accra Hearts of Oak for failing to settle their financial obligations to Dutch coach Rene Hiddink.
In a letter dated August 21, 2025, FIFA said the club had not complied with a decision that required them to pay the coach.
According to FIFA, the ban will prevent Hearts of Oak from registering new players both in Ghana and internationally.
The restriction will remain until the debt is cleared and could last for up to three full registration periods.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has also been instructed to enforce the ban at the national level.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee noted that the sanction was necessary after the club failed to meet its financial responsibility.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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