The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has congratulated Accra Hearts of Oak SC for emerging champions of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League (GPL).
A statement from the Association said it was convinced the achievement of Hearts of Oak was as a result of hard work, commitment, dedication and the collective efforts on the part of Board of Directors, the management, supporters, technical team and the playing body.
It was never an easy journey for the phobians who had to experienced 11 years of premier league title drought, but with sheer passion and hard work as their hallmark they were able to clinch success.
It said “At a point when the going got tough following the exit of three coaches, protests and demonstrations, the entire phobian family reunited and stood firm in their quest for glory.
“SWAG is not surprised that at the end of the season Hearts triumphed over the rest to become league champions.
“SWAG is also pleased with the excitement that characterized the league following the resurgence of Hearts of Oak in the GPL and we hope that it will be sustained in the coming season.”
It added that, the Phobians winning the GPL was a defining moment in Ghana football and demonstration of the fact that Hearts of Oak is one the biggest and greatest clubs in the country with the slogan “never say die until the bones are rotten”.
SWAG urged the club to maintain the peace, unity of purpose, the passion exhibited during the league and show same as they prepare for the CAF Champions league.
The Association called on government to support the club financially to ease the burden to ensure their successful participation in the continental competition.
