Hearts Of Oak appoints Julius Emunah as new Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has announced the appointment of Mr. Julius Ben Emunah as the new Managing Director of the Club, effective February 2, 2026.

He takes over the mantle of leadership from Dr. Delali Anku-Adiamah, who has stepped down from the role.

Mr. Emunah brings to the position nearly a decade of distinguished experience in football administration, governance, sports broadcasting, and sports management at both national and continental levels. Most recently, he served as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association (GFA). His earlier roles include Regional Administrator at the Western Regional Football Association, National Safety and Security Officer, and Club Licensing Manager at the GFA.

Throughout his career, Mr. Emunah has demonstrated outstanding leadership in competition management, club licensing, sports event organization, media relations, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. He has contributed significantly to major continental and international tournaments, including the CAF Interclub Finals, AFCON Qualifiers, CHAN, and the African Games.

Mr. Emunah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cape Coast and a Global Master’s in Sports Management and Legal Skills with FC Barcelona at ISDE Law Business School in Spain.

The Board of Directors has expressed its full confidence in Mr. Emunah’s ability to guide Accra Hearts of Oak into a new era of professionalism, transparency, and competitiveness, in alignment with international best practices.

As Managing Director, Mr. Emunah will oversee the Club’s administrative, commercial, and sporting operations, working closely with the technical staff, players, supporters, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.

Accra Hearts of Oak remains committed to excellence both on and off the pitch and looks forward to this new chapter under Mr. Emunah’s leadership.