William Dankyi late last week announced his departure from Accra Hearts of Oak after a four-year stay with the Phobians. The only recognised left-back in the squad after Dankyi's absence is Dennis Korsah and so the need for the addition of a new left-back.
With that being said, here are five alternative signings who may have slipped under the radar but should be seriously considered by Samuel Boadu to help fill the void left by Dankyi.
Benjamin Abaidoo (Medeama)
We’re starting off as strong as possible here.
Abaidoo would be an absolute marquee signing for Hearts if they could tempt him away from Medeama. Abaidoo has established himself as one of the best left-backs of the premier league era. A class act going forward, solid defensively, Abaidoo has it all.
Samuel Kusi ( King Faisal)
Kusi has spent his entire career at King Faisal, being one of their best players in recent years after breaking into the first team. There are very few players in the country who can time a tackle as well as Kusi, and he’s not too shabby going forward either; just ask any right-back in the league.
An inverted full-back - which suits Boadu down to the ground - Kusi loves coming into the half-spaces and delivering devastating early crosses into the box. He could be a revelation in Accra.
Justice Anane (Berekum Chelsea)
Ok, so this one’s a bit left field, but just hear us out. Anane may not be a name familiar to most people. However, he is one of the most under appreciated players in the league and there are far worse options Hearts could go for.
Anane is quick, comfortable dribbling, rarely misses a tackle, and has been a standout player in a fairly mediocre season for Berekum Chelsea this year.
A cheaper option should the Phobians wish to spend bigger elsewhere and a player who would still consider the move a big step. This may not be the move Hearts fans want, but it could be the one they need.
Hamidu Abdul Fatawu ( Accra Lions)
Fatawu is a versatile player who plays as a left-back and can comfortably play as a left-winger and a centre-back.
He is very strong, good in the air and thrives on closely man-marking the opponent and using his reading of the game to outwit opposing attackers, but he also know when to get stuck in, also adept to using his body to shield the ball away from danger and also make powerful recovery when required.
Perry Addison Rockson (Techiman Eleven Wonders)
Intelligence has become a key feature of Rockson's forward-thinking game, knowing exactly when to hold his position and when to make lung-bursting 50-yard dash into the final third.
This has helped him become a mainstay in a listless Techiman Eleven Wonders' side. Defensively, he remains an awesome proposition, one that all managers would love to have in their team.
Solid, dependable, positionally he is excellent, always the correct distance from his colleagues and opponent.
