We Never Discussed Kenichi"s Future - Nelson

Board member of Hearts of Oak, Frank Nelson has rubbished claims the board held a meeting to discuss the future of Kenichi Yatsuhashi.

Reports in the media were rife that the Japanese American would be given a sack follow a slump in form as well as insubordination by the coach.

But Frank Nelson who doubles as a member of the Strategy committee has debunked all rumors.

“I don’t know where that news came from and seriously I was really amazed to have heard that in the media,” he said

“We only met to discuss the first round of the season, did a general assessment of the team and looked at how we can improve things going forward.”

“Kenichi is still our coach and we have not taken any decision or whatsoever to part ways with him.”

Hearts are fourth in the league three points behind leaders Wa All Stars.

We Never Discussed Kenichi"s Future - Nelson

Let"s Say No To Hooliganism In Football - Frank Nelson

Hearts of Oak Board member, Frank Nwokolo Nelson has called on fans of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) to learn to comport themselves when they visit league centers.

Football in Ghana has seen pockets of violence at league centers in both the Premier League and the second tier (GN Bank Division One League) with recent bans on Hearts of Oak and Bibiani Gold Stars as well as cash fines of Ghc12,000 and Ghc15,000 respectively.

Mr Nelson, a former member of Hearts of Oak supporters wing, the National Chapters Committee (NCC) has called on all fans to learn from Hearts’ ban and abstain from hooliganism when they visit league centers either home or away.

“let’s continue to educate fans of the game to understand that football is meant to promote peace and unity as well as make us happy. So let us not create an environment where people will start fighting and throwing objects onto the field of play as any of such might fall victim

to crowd violence,” he said.

“Fans, whether home or away should understand that defeat is not the end of the world and as such supporters should comport themselves and enjoy the beautiful game – football as a well organised match is pleasing to the eye but violence keeps fans away from the stadium,” he added.

Let"s Say No To Hooliganism In Football - Frank Nelson

We Are Ready And In Good Shape - Hearts

Board Member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Frank Nelson Nwokolo has admitted the club is in a better position and well-shaped for the 2015/16 Ghana premier league season than they were a year ago.

 

Hearts have been camping outside Accra for a week now as the side fine tune preparations for the premier league title that has eluded the once giant football club in Ghana since the 2008 season.

Frank Nelson who recently was appointed the chairman for marketing and events committee of the GFA revealed the team is in camp and reports gathered points to the fact preparation is going as planned.

Frank Nelson exchange pleasantries with the team during the ‘impartation match’ at the Accra sports stadium

In an interview with sportscrusader.com, Mr. Nelson who also represents the club on the GFA executive committee said, “the team is away from Accra on camping duties and the communication from the technical team reveals each player is dong well and in good shape for now. The players are concentrating and are training to schedule and with God on side then the indication is we are ready for new season”.

 

 

Hearts will host New Edubiase at the Accra sports stadium on Sunday and will look to revenge the double defeat suffered at the hands of the Edubiase based club.

We Are Ready And In Good Shape - Hearts

No Bad Blood At Hearts - Nelson

Hearts of Oak board member Frank Nelson Nwokolo has rubbished claims that there is bad blood between the incumbent board and the old directors of the club.

The 2000 CAF Champions League winners has been in turmoil since Togbe Afede XIV took over the head administration after the flotation of shares in 2011.

Former directors who headed the club to achieve success in the late 1990s and early 2000s claim the decline of the club from grace to disgrace is down to ‘autocratic’ leadership style of Togbe Afede XIV.

Aziz Haruna Futah, a renown fan and former board member led a hymn in the last three years for fans together and take over ownership of the Rainbow club from the majority shareholder.

Harry Zakkour, Fawaz Zowk and many others have echoed the calls of Aziz Futah to reclaim the club after the resignation of Gerald Ankrah last week , but Frank Nelson insist there are no problems between the current board and the board of old.

“There are no issues in Hearts of Oak. If you ask Nii Ayi Bonte, he can’t say he’s an old or new member of Hearts of Oak, the only thing he can tell you is that he’s a supporter and he works for the club 24 hours,” Frank Nelson told Happy FM.

“I can tell you all the things perceive of Hearts of Oak, some of them are not true. Some of the things are normal because it happens even in our families… there can be disagreements at times, but at the end of the day we are all fighting for the well-being of the club.

“For instance, last season when results were not good, Nii Ayi Bonte, Alhaji Hearts, Harry Zakkour and co.  all drove to Obuasi just to give the team morale support, what shows there’s bad blood between us?” He quizzed.

“From where I sit, I don’t think there is any issue at Hearts of Oak to be solved.” He stated.

No Bad Blood At Hearts - Nelson

Offside: Gerlad Ankrah"s Desision Surprised Us All - Hearts Board Member

We Were Caught Offside By Gerald’s Decision

Gerald Ankrah officially submitted his resignation to the Hearts board on Tuesday to with immediate effect relief himself of his post as the clubs, General manager.

 

Ankrah, a stench Hearts fan has been at the helm of affairs for not more than 15 months but has been at the receiving end of both unsatisfied fans and football pundits alike for what is termed as an “autocratic managing” of the club.

The news of his resignation made major headlines as many had envisaged his departure as was in the case when it was reported he had resigned in 2015 but came out to dent and rubbish those clams and report.

 

Hearts of Oak board member, Frank Nelson Nwokolo in an interview expressed shock among board members when they received the letter as Gerald Ankrah was present when Hearts were held to a 1-1 result against fellow premier league side, Inter Allies at the Accra sports stadium.

 

He said, “we were surprised when Ankrah served the board his resignation. He stated his reasons for leaving as personal meaniing he had some unsatisfied matter.”

“As a board, we respected his decision and iin so doing accepted his resignation,” he added.

 

The club later in the day released a press statement to officially confirm Gerald’s departure from Hearts.

Offside: Gerlad Ankrah"s Desision Surprised Us All - Hearts Board Member

No Need : We"ll Replace Ankrah But Not In A Haste - Board Member

Hearts Won’t Rush In Replacing Ankrah

Accra Hearts of Oak is still in shock if board member, Frank Nelson’s comment claiming the board (hearts) were surprised is anything to go by but the club won’t rush into making a decision on who replaces him.

 

 

Gerald Ankrah submitted officially his resignation to the board of which he’s a member on Wednesday to announce his decision to step down with immediate effect. No names have been bundled around yet but reliable

information reaching sportscrusader.com states head of the strategic committee, Vincent Sowah Odotei will replace Gerald Ankrah temporarily.

 

 

Frank Nelson Nwokolo a member of the current Hearts board and also a member on the strategic committee spoke to Kumasi based Boss fm 93.7 and when quizzed on who replaces Gerald after the board met said, “When we get to the bridge we will cross.”

 

He added, “As a limited liability company a vacuum cant be left in the club and as such sooner than later an appointment will be made but until then the strategic committee will manage and handle all administrative issues.”

 

Ankrah a true and die-hard fan of the club before his resignation was the managing director and secretary to the strategic committee .

No Need : We"ll Replace Ankrah But Not In A Haste - Board Member

Full List Of Chairmen And Vice Of Various Management Committees Of The GFA

The Executive Committee of the Ghana Football Association has announced changes to some Standing and Ad-hoc committees of the Association.

Below are Chairmen and Vice Chairmen for the respective committees;

1. BLACK STARS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

George Afriyie – Chairman

Wilfred Osei Kwaku – Vice Chairman

2. CHAN TEAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Nii Komiete Doku – Chairman

Kojo Yankah – Vice Chairman

3. BLACK METEORS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Osei Tutu Agyemang – Chairman

Kurt Okraku – Vice Chairman

4. BLACK SATELLITES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Alhaji Sadugu – Chairman

Frank Nelson – Vice Chairman

5. BLACK STARLETS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Kweku Eyiah – Chairman

Opoku Nti – Vice Chairman

6. BLACK QUEENS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Leanier Addy – Chairperson

Salifu Zida – Vice Chairman

7. BLACK PRINCESS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Nana Benyin Eyison – Chairman

A.A. Lawal – Vice Chairman

8. BLACK MAIDENS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Augustine Asante – Chairman

Francis Dogbatse – Vice Chairman

9. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Fred Crentsil – Chairman

Felix Ansong – Vice Chairman

10. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR GHANAMAN SOCCER CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Nana Benyin Eyison – Chairman

J.F. Mensah – Vice Chairman

11. MARKETING, SPONSORSHIP AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Frank Nelson – Chairman

Delali Senaye – Vice Chairman

12. NATIONAL JUVENILE COMMITTEE

Kweku Eyiah – Chairman

13. WOMEN’s LEAGUE BOARD

Leanier Addy – Chairperson

14. REFEREES COMMITTEE

Nii Kormiete Doku – Chairman

15. FINANCE COMMITTEE

Wilfred Osei Kwaku – Chairman

16. F.A. CUP COMMITTEE

Kurt Okraku – Chairman

The full list of members of the various committees will be announced in due course.

Full List Of Chairmen And Vice Of Various Management Committees Of The GFA