Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hearts of Oak, Harry Zakkour, has offered his perspective on the club's current struggles. He attributes part of the problem to the lack of attention from board members towards the players.
In an interview with Joy Sports, set to air on Prime Take on Friday, Zakkour suggested that footballers need significant attention to perform well. He compared the needs of players to those of women, stating that without proper care, achieving good results becomes challenging.
"You see what is happening now... during my time, we had a dedicated board of directors. Looking at the recent events, it's clear that Hearts of Oak needs youthful leadership rather than older individuals," Zakkour said.
He questioned whether the current board members have the time to adequately support the team, asking, "Would they have enough time to run Accra Hearts of Oak? Are the board members visiting the training grounds or the camp to look after the players? The players need attention."
Zakkour added, "Footballers are like women; if you don't give them attention, how can you expect to get results from them?"
Hearts of Oak faced a challenging season, narrowly avoiding relegation with a crucial final-day victory. The team's recent 2-1 loss to Asante Kotoko in the Democracy Cup has left fans concerned about potential struggles in the upcoming season.
