Former Hearts of Oak defender, Joe Addo, has shared a heartwarming revelation about the club's support during his high school years.
Addo disclosed that Hearts of Oak covered all his educational expenses while he was on their roster.
Addo's association with the illustrious football club began when he transitioned from colt’s club Annor Warriors while attending Tema Secondary School from 1989 to 1990.
During his time with the team, Addo exhibited a unique dedication to his studies alongside his athletic pursuits.
He recounted how, while his teammates engaged in training camps, he would devote himself to academic endeavors, with the goal of balancing football and education.
“While at Secondary School, I was actively playing for Hearts of Oak. Hearts of Oak paid my school fees at Tema Secondary School through the support of former Chairman Paul Kunkey.
"I joined Hearts as a youngster where they picked me from Annor Warriors. Whenever we go camping, they do their own thing while I focus on reading my notes. This caught the attention of one of my teammates who asked why I kept reading my books always while others were busy, then I told him I had exams to write”, he told Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV.
“He was surprised by my actions so through that, the issue was brought before Paul Kunkey. One day, I was sacked from school and when I joined the team for camping, I did not read my books any more.
"Kunkey asked me why I had stopped and I narrated everything to him. The next day, we went to Tema Secondary School and fortunately for me, the principal of the school was a staunch fan of Hearts of Oak. I was in my second year then, so Kunkey said from then day to the day I will complete, Hearts of Oak will foot all my bills”, he added.