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“Storm at Hearts of Oak: Rene Hiddink’s Lawyer Petitions FIFA Over ‘Sneaky Dealings’”

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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David Winnie, legal representative of former Accra Hearts of Oak Technical Director Rene Hiddink, has accused the Ghanaian giants of acting dishonestly in the wake of FIFA’s three-window transfer ban imposed on the club.

Speaking on Oyerepa 100.7 FM, Winnie claimed that Hearts of Oak had prior knowledge of the impending sanction but deliberately rushed to register players before the ban took effect.

“Hearts of Oak acted dishonestly and in a sneaky manner. They were aware that the FIFA ban was imminent, yet they hurried to complete player registrations. I will petition FIFA to dissolve the club,” he declared.

The transfer ban stems from the club’s failure to settle a $150,000 debt owed to Hiddink, who previously served as Technical Director. Despite repeated reminders, the payment deadline was missed, prompting FIFA to take disciplinary action.

The Dutch trainer’s lawyer insists that Hearts’ conduct undermines the integrity of football governance and must not go unpunished. He has therefore indicated his intention to escalate the matter further with world football’s governing body.

Hearts of Oak are yet to issue an official response to Winnie’s latest comments.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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