My Game Has Seen Massive Improvement – Samuel Akurugu

Goalkeeper Samuel Akurugu has told Accra Hearts of Oak’s official newspaper, the News that his game has improved since joining the capital club at the beginning of this season.

He is hoping to bid his time with the Phobians and hopes to derive the positives that will come his way along the line.

The shot-stopper was signed from Sekondi Hasaacas and is in competition with Burkina Faso International Soulama Abdoulaye, Evans Agbeti and Mutawakilu Seidu for the number one position at the club.

That spot is firmly being held by the experienced Soulama, but, Akurugu said he loves every moment working with his colleagues as well as with their trainer, Nasamu Yakubu.

“All these characters have had a positive impact on my career since I joined Hearts of Oak, and every day at training, I learn something new,” he said.

Akurugu has made one competitive appearance for Hearts of Oak this season, when he stepped in for the injured Soulama in their 2-0 league victory over Medeama SC at Tarkwa.

“I understand the present situation on the ground at the club, and, this is a laid down structure that has been well explained to us,” he said.

He added: “I know opportunities will come my way and I am ever ready to step in whenever I am called upon to play to help the team to success”.

“I am a very young goalkeeper and it will be good to listen and learn from my seniors as this can only help improve my career,” he stated.

My Game Has Seen Massive Improvement – Samuel Akurugu

Samuel Akurugu Envisages Hearts of Oak"s Imminent Return To Africa

Young shot stopper for Accra Hearts of Oak Samuel Akurugu has tipped his capital based side for an imminent return to Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) competitions after a long spell out of the continental showdown.

The former Hasaacas custodian who joined the Oak family in the Ghanaian transfer window acknowledged the quantum of mileage that comes with African competitions and he is relishing the chance to having a practical feel of it.

Accra Hearts Oak last won the league title eight years ago but has their eyes set on ending their domestic hoodoo when the 2016 Ghana Premier League season kicks off next week.

Akurugu, 20, made his mark while plying his trade with Sekondi Hasmaal Hasaacas but revealed his long term affection for the phobians due to their strong history in CAF assignments.

The highly rated custodian admitted living the dream after inking a professional deal with the 20 times league champions.

“It is every young player’s dream to play for a big club in the near future , so I worked hard to fulfil my dreams.

The moment you get the chance to play for Hearts of Oak you become one of the strongest name in Ghana and Africa. It was one of the factors that motivated me as it topped my priority”, Akurugu told sports crusader.

The phobians are expected to make a serious assault on the title when the new domestic football calendar officially kicks off on February 20, 2016 across all eight match centres.

Samuel Akurugu Envisages Hearts of Oak"s Imminent Return To Africa