Tensions erupted at the Accra Sports Stadium following Hearts of Oak’s 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars in their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League opener on Sunday.

The Phobians conceded an early goal in the second minute from Prince Tweneboah and struggled to recover, resulting in a surprising home loss. This poor performance triggered an outburst among Hearts of Oak supporters, who expressed their frustration loudly at full-time.

The situation worsened during the post-match conference, where angry fans disrupted proceedings, forcing the police to intervene and end the event prematurely for safety reasons.

Head coach Aboubakar Ouattara did not attend the press briefing, leaving assistant Yaw Amankwah to address the media. Amankwah had to leave swiftly as irate supporters surrounded the team’s car, demanding answers.

Fans, disillusioned with the team’s performance, booed the players and called for Coach Ouattara’s dismissal after just one game of the new season.

The pressure on Hearts of Oak’s technical staff is mounting, with supporters questioning the club’s direction following their struggles last season. The Phobians now face a crucial task to regroup ahead of their next match against Heart of Lions while the club’s leadership addresses the growing unrest among fans.