Newly appointed Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has expressed strong support for the club’s players, emphasising his deep connection to football and the team’s storied history.
Emunah was unveiled as the Ghana Premier League side’s Managing Director this week, taking over from Dr. Delali Anku-Adiamah, whose contract was not renewed following its expiration last month.
During a visit to the squad at the Kpobiman Training Centre on Thursday, Emunah spoke candidly with the players.
“My words are very few. What I want to tell you is that I am one of you. I had a dream to be a footballer. I have played before, but unfortunately, I had to stop early,” he said.
“I have been privileged, and that is what I always say, because my whole professional career has been in football. I understand what it takes to do football, and I understand what it takes to be a good footballer. But as we know, this club and its history—if you serve this club wholeheartedly, heaven will favour you as well,” Emunah added.
The Phobians are currently preparing for their highly anticipated Matchday 22 clash against bitter rivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium next Sunday.
Before his appointment at Hearts, Emunah spent eight years with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in various capacities. In 2020, he became the GFA’s Club Licensing Manager, having previously served as a Safety and Security Officer for both CAF and the GFA.
Prior to his tenure at the GFA, Emunah worked as a broadcast journalist and held administrative roles in regional sports governance, including as Deputy Administrative Manager at the National Sports Authority in the Central Region and later as General Secretary of the Western Regional Football Association.
Since 2020, he has also played significant roles for CAF across inter-club competitions, AFCON qualifiers, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the African Games.
