Accra, Oct. 5, GNA – Ghana Premier League (GPL) giants, Accra Hearts of Oak says it is in the final stages of completing a ground-breaking partnership with two international football clubs, TSG Hoffenheim of German Bundesliga and FC Cincinnati of the Major League Soccer (MLS).
The club has entered into a « Common Value Club Alliance » with the aforementioned clubs with focus on areas of collaboration which includes: Technical Know-how, Education, Impact, and Sustainability.
A statement released by the Communications Directorate of Hearts of Oak said top executives of TSG Hoffenheim are currently in Ghana for a series of engagements to ensure the successful launch of the programme themed: « Three Continents, Three Clubs, One Mission ».
« As Accra Hearts of Oak implements its strategic roadmap to achieve preeminence in African football, the Common Value Club alliance would provide an important platform for transforming the on-field and off-field achievements of the club, while offering a unique opportunity for the partners to also benefit from Hearts of Oak’s 11 decades of African football success, » the statement said.
Mr. Stefan Wagner, Heard of Corporate Strategy at TSG Hoffenheim, commenting on the new partnership said: » the shared interests among the three clubs in areas of technology, holistic youth development, and sustainability are a powerful uniting force for the partners that wish to collaborate as equals and make a difference.
Togbe Afede XIV, Board Chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak sharing his thoughts on the partnership said, « the business of football is evolving beyond on-field focus and success. Football must be a strong force for good in our communities, especially in Africa. By working with like-minded partners, we can achieve amazing results. »
The statement added that details of the projects and programmes to be executed in the alliance would be announced to the general public in the coming days.
