Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has dismissed concerns that the club might face relegation in the ongoing Ghana Premier League season.
Despite the Phobians struggling for survival in the last two seasons, Amankwah remains confident that the team will recover and perform better as the season progresses.
Last season, Hearts narrowly escaped relegation, securing their safety with a final-day victory against Bechem United after hovering dangerously near the relegation zone for weeks. However, the new campaign has not started promisingly for the 21-time champions, as they have suffered defeats in their first two matches.
Over the weekend, the Phobians faced another setback, losing 2-0 to Heart of Lions in Kpando, with late goals from Kwesi Pong and Ishmael Addo adding to their woes.
In response to the team’s recent struggles, Amankwah, who joined the technical team from Medeama SC before the start of the season, expressed optimism that Hearts will not be relegated, despite their poor start.
“No, it will never happen. It is too early for anyone to say Hearts of Oak will be fighting relegation, even though we didn’t start very well,” Amankwah stated confidently. “Last season, some teams were at the top of the table after four or five matches, but by the end of the season, they were nowhere to be found. Hearts of Oak will never be relegated.”
Hearts of Oak will aim to turn their fortunes around when they host Bechem United in match-week 3 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.
