Hearts of Oak settle Rene Hiddink’s debt as FIFA lifts registration ban
Hearts of Oak have confirmed that FIFA has closed a case involving former coach René Hiddink after the Ghanaian club fully settled the amount owed to him. In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the Accra-based club said it had received official confirmation from FIFA that the matter had been concluded and that the registration […]
Ghanaian club Hearts of Oak have announced that FIFA has resolved a case involving former coach René Hiddink following the club's full settlement of the financial debt owed to him. In a statement released on August 18, 2026, Hearts of Oak confirmed that FIFA had lifted the registration restrictions previously imposed on the team in connection with the outstanding payment issue.
The club's statement emphasized that the dispute had been concluded after the complete payment of the amount due to Hiddink, as confirmed by the former coach himself. Hearts of Oak expressed gratitude for the resolution, stating that the club had acted honestly throughout the process and requested supporters and other stakeholders to remain calm.
The elimination of the FIFA restrictions occurs as Hearts of Oak gears up for the upcoming 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season, under the leadership of new coach Nebojša Kapor. The Phobians will kick off their campaign at home against Berekum Chelsea, aiming to make a strong start in the new season.
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