Accra Hearts of Oak head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, has responded to critics following his team’s 2-0 victory over Bechem United in their first Ghana Premier League win of the 2024-2025 season. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ouattara emphasized his freedom to select players as he sees fit, likening it to the freedom critics have to express their opinions. He also called for unity among Hearts of Oak stakeholders as the team moves forward, asserting that he values constructive criticism but maintains full authority over his squad choices.