Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has faced criticism following his team’s narrow victory over Medeama SC in Accra. Despite the win, many have described the performance as uninspiring, but Ouattara is not bothered by the negative feedback. During his post-match press conference, the Ivorian coach made it clear that he is solely focused on getting results.
“Sometimes I ask myself, what do you want?” Ouattara questioned the journalists. “When we win, you say the performance isn’t good. When we play well and lose, you still criticise. Tell me the truth — what exactly do you want?”
Ouattara, who has been under pressure to deliver consistent results, emphasized that his priority is to collect points and move up the table.
“For me, I want the three points,” he stated. “If I get them, all this talk doesn’t matter to me. The table doesn’t record performances — it records points.”
The recent victory brings Hearts of Oak closer to the top of the Ghana Premier League, with only 6 points separating them from the league leaders. However, it also highlights the ongoing debate between performance expectations and the harsh reality of results in professional football.
While some fans may be disappointed with the team’s playing style, others agree with Ouattara’s practical approach, especially in a season where every point is crucial for the title race or continental qualification.
Ultimately, Ouattara’s message is clear – winning is the ultimate goal, regardless of how it is achieved. As Hearts of Oak continue their campaign, the coach’s focus remains on securing valuable points and making progress in the league standings.
