Accra Hearts of Oak former assistant coach, Hamzah Obeng has disclosed his former side will take several years to rebuild before they can be able to dominate African football again.
The Phobians crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup to Real Bamako as they Burkinabè side prevailed 3-1 on aggregate.
The Phobians have failed to impress in recent times in Africa’s Elite competition which has been a nation problem.
Speaking on the consistent failures of clubs from Ghana, Hamzah Obeng reiterated that clubs who can win the competition have good foundations which are built on projects they invest huge resources.
“Other countries take the Africa Inter Club Competition as a project. Things have changed in the world of football. Football goes beyond what see on the field of play.
“Some clubs groom players for some time. WAC had a project which had lasted for 10 years.”
“Football is not luck but preparation, if the opponent prepares well and you face them, you will realize the difference.
“If Hearts of Oak were able to maintain the team which won them the league two seasons ago, we would have seen the difference in their performance” He concluded.
Hamzah was part of Hearts of Oak’s technical team in last season’s disaster both in the CAF ChampionsLeague and Conferedation Cup respectively.
He also added, they lacked ample time to prepare for the competition which resulted in their abysmal performance.
Accra Hearts Of Oak are preparing new life under Serbian Trainer Slavko Matic was named new coach on a two-year deal.
