Hearts sign Ivorian star

Ivorian-import, Edikeu Thecle Berenger, an offensive midfielder leads a pack of five player who have been signed by Accra Hearts of Oak in the second transfer window to strengthen their squad ahead of the second round of the Premier League.

Berenger signed a two-year deal with the Phobians after stints in Jordan and is expected to strengthen the club’s midfield. He is the second Ivorian to be signed by Hearts after the club’s regular centre-back, Robin Gnagne.

Also on the list is Philip Boampong a former centre-back of the club who is  making a return to the Phobian fold after a spell with Al-Shoulla FC of Saudi Arabia. 

Another prominent signing for the Phobians is hard running striker, Ezekiel Tetteh, who led the  Okwawu assault last season in their Dvision One campaign scoring a couple of goals for the mountainers who missed the premiership train narrowly. 

Tetteh, who was loaned to Okwawu by Division One side, Sporting Mirren, is expected to beef up the Phobians’ attack which has failed to click even after the signing of Sellassie Adjei from premiership side, Amidaus Profossionals.

  Other signings are Gerald Odupon Wellington  from Ashgold and Abdul Manan Mustapha from Kumasi-based lower tier side Asokwa Warriors.

Hearts successfully completed the registration of the players before the 5 pm transfer deadline last  Monday and they will be available for selection by Coach Mohammed Polo  when the second round of the season begins on February 11.