Hearts Of Oak At 115: Historian Reveals How A Rainbow In The Sky Inspired The Club’s Famous Colours

According to a report by Kessben TV, on Wednesday November 11, 2026, As Accra Hearts of Oak celebrates its 115th anniversary, historian Bright Yeboah Taylor has shared an interesting account of how the Ghanaian football giants came to adopt their famous rainbow colours, revealing that the club originally intended to use red as its official colour.

According to the historian, the decision to incorporate the rainbow colours into the identity of the Phobians was inspired by an unusual occurrence on the day the club was officially unveiled.

Speaking on Kessben Sports with Sir Joe Laka, Bright Yeboah Taylor, popularly known as BYT, explained that the founders initially settled on red as the colour of the club before a rainbow appeared in the sky during the unveiling ceremony.

He disclosed that the unexpected appearance of the rainbow caught the attention of those present and subsequently influenced the founders to reconsider their original choice.

Rather than maintaining red as the club’s only official colour, the founders were inspired to incorporate the different colours of the rainbow, eventually giving birth to the distinctive colour combination that has become synonymous with Hearts of Oak.

The revelation offers an interesting historical perspective on one of the most recognisable features of the Accra-based football club, whose rainbow identity has remained an important part of its heritage and public image over the decades.

As the club marks 115 years of existence, the story provides supporters with another opportunity to appreciate the history, traditions and circumstances that shaped the identity of one of Ghana’s most celebrated football institutions.

Hearts of Oak, popularly known as the Phobians, remains one of the country’s most historic and successful football clubs, with a legacy built on memorable achievements, passionate supporters and a longstanding rivalry with Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

Bright Yeboah Taylor’s account adds another fascinating chapter to the club’s rich history, particularly for supporters who may not have known that the famous rainbow colours were reportedly adopted following the appearance of a rainbow on the day of the club’s official unveiling.

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