Hearts of Oak have dismissed reports claiming they gave their head coach Aboubakar Ouattara a five-game ultimatum to turn the team’s fortunes around.

The Phobians have had a disappointing start to the season, suffering a 1-0 defeat to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars in their Ghana Premier League opener.

In a statement, the club described the reports as “entirely false and fabricated, and should be disregarded.”

They are however, encouraging fans to keep the faith in the Ivorian.

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After superintending over the club’s fourth home defeat since taking charge, Ouattara refused to attend the mandatory post-match conference.

His assistant, Yaw Amankwaah, informed journalists in the press room that Ouattara had opted to preside over a post-match meeting with his players.

Ouattara has lost more games (8) that he's won (7) since his appointed in February, 2024.

Hearts travel to Kpando for a clash with Heart of Lions in their second fixture of the Premier League