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

More Troubles: Longest serving secretary quits!

Troubled Accra Hearts of Oak is not likely to come out of their pre-season challenges, as one of the longest serving secretaries at the secretariat has tendered her resignation.

Rosemond Atitsogbui, one of the longest serving staff at the secretariat according to information tendered her resignation, after the long Christmas break.

Mrs. Atitsogbui, who has served the club for over ten years, according to the information decided to resign due to poor working conditions  and unpaid salaries in the club.

According to the information, members of staff have not been paid for the past four months.

Some members of staff are unable to report for work each day because they have no means to leave their respective homes to the office.

Sportscrusader gathers that, few more resignations will hit the club in the coming days and months.

Hearts have been battling with several challenges since last season.

More Troubles: Longest serving secretary quits!

Lartey"s addition is massive for Ajax - coach De Sa

Ajax Cape Town coach Roger De Sa remains excited by the capture of Ghanaian defender Lawrence Lartey who he considers a massive addition to his squad.

Ajax ended a two-year chase for the former AshantiGold captain by signing him to a contract last month.

Lartey, despite being young, comes in with immense experience having captain Ghana’s U20 team to the World Cup.

And coach Roger De Sa feels landing the former AshGold man is a big plus for his side going forward.

“It’s taken two years really, but we are glad to have him,” he said.

“I think he’s a massive addition to our team.

“He comes in in an area where we probably do need cover and he’s got the experience to take us into Africa next year as well, which we need.”

Lartey led AshantiGold to win their first Premier League title close to two-decades last season.

Lartey"s addition is massive for Ajax - coach De Sa