South Africa side Siwelele FC incur the wrath of Hearts of Oak

South Africa Premiership side, Siwelele FC have incurred the wrath of Ghana topflight club, Hearts of Oak over an illicit engagement with striker Hamza Issah.

Several reports spread apace that Hamza Issah was on his way to South Africa for assessment by Siwelele, a news that has prompted Hearts of Oak to file a complaint with world football governing body FIFA against Siwelele Football Club for the “unprofessional” act.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Hearts of Oak intimated that Hamza Issah remained under contract with the Phobians and they are alarmed by the conduct of the PSL side.

“This constitutes player inducement and unlawful interference with a subsisting contractual relationship, in clear violation of FIFA Regulations.”

“As of today, no competent judicial, regulatory or arbitral body, including the Ghana Football Association’s Player Status Committee or FIFA, has issued any ruling or confirmation that the said contract has been lawfully terminated,” part of the statement read.

“The club has not defaulted persistently or materially on its contractual obligations in a manner that would constitute just cause for unilateral termination under the FIFA Regulations. Following correspondence with the player’s representatives, the club met with the player on two separate occasions and acted in good faith to address and resolve all outstanding concerns.”

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18 February 2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE CONTRACTUAL STATUS OF HAMZA ISSAH pic.twitter.com/dbnHNC7j87

— Phooobia! – #WeNeverSayDie 🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) February 18, 2026

Hamza Issah, who has scored 4 goals in 20 league matches this season, was forced off the pitch with an ankle sprain in Hearts of Oak’s 1-0 win over rivals Asante Kotoko in week 22 of the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Hearts of Oak are second on the Ghana Premier League table with 39 points same as reigning champions GoldStars after 22 league games this campaign with their next fixture at home to former champions Berekum Chelsea.

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