Capital Accra based Hearts of Oak have set their targets on bolstering their squad to challenge for honors in the second phase of the suspended 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season.

The league is currently suspended by a Presidential directive in efforts to mitigate the pandemic, COVID-19, which is now a global concern to many all over the world.

Though the league is not being played, the Phobia fraternity have made sure to use the inactivity of the league to properly scout for players and begin official negotiations with the players and clubs of interest.

Reports making headway in the local football landscape has it that, stop guard Coach Edward Odoom and his technical team have identified a host of key players they hope will be integral to their progress once the league resumes.

The four-man list given to the Hearts of Oak Board of Directors includes Inter Allies’ prolific Victorien Adebayor, Emmanuel Keyekeh and Diawisie Taylor of Karela fame as well as Michael Ampadu who plays for Liberty Professionals.

It remains to be seen if the Rainbow side will be able to sign these lads to help them end their eleven-year title drought this season.

Karela United registered a commanding victory at home against Legon Cities on Friday afternoon at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park in Anyinase.

Legon Cities could not contain the Karela United as Diawisie registered his first two goals of the season.

Diawisie Taylor opened the scoring in the 30th minute, a strong deflection from Stephen Ayiku made it difficult for the Karela United goalkeeper to stop the goal.

Samuel Ofori doubled the lead for Karela United with a great finish in the 41st minute of the game.

Legon Cities tried to get back into the game but couldn’t breach the Karela defence as Diawisie scored his second goal in the closing moments of the game to give his side their second win of the season.

Karela United are currently sitting on the 10th position after that win while Legon Cities find themselves back in the relegation zone.

In-form Karela United striker, Diawisie Taylor, has declared his intentions to join Asante Kotoko should there be an offer for him.

The 19-year-old, who emerged as the joint top scorer alongside Asante Kotoko’s Abdul Fatawu Shafiu with ten goals, tells Kotoko Express App he is ready to wear the red jersey.

Taylor has become one of the most sought-after players in the country, following his exploits in the Normalisation Committee’s Special Competitions.

Asante Kotoko beat Taylor’s club at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday to lift the Tier One Cup, and also qualify for next season’s Champions League, and are keen to sign the player as they look to boost the squad ahead of the CAF competition.

But marching them in that pursuit is Ashantigold who face Nzema Kotoko in the Tier Two Cup final for the ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.



Taylor tells Asante Kotoko App he prefers a move to Kumasi, but admits that the decision is his club’s to make.

“I would love to play for Asante Kotoko if I get the opportunity,” confirms the striker
“However, the decision is not mine to take but the management of my current club. Asante Kotoko is a big club, and I will gladly accept the chance to play for them.”

Taylor was disappointed over his team’s loss to the Porcupines, and his inability to score on the day, but acknowledges that they lost to a better side.



“I am disappointed that my team couldn’t win the trophy for us to go to Africa”, says Taylor. “I am also in my inability to score on Sunday. Kotoko have a good team and are not an easy side to just push over, but I am pleased with my performance.”

The youngster has been tagged as a goal machine after scoring 22 times for Karela United in the Division One.

Source: Kotoko Express App

Karela United admitted that they are willing to sell Diawisie Taylor to another club if the right offer is made for the talented forward.

Diawisie Taylor hot form has drawn interest from a lot of clubs in the country including Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Ashgold, Dreams FC and the rest.

He is currently the top scorer in the Special Competition with ten goals, just a goal above Kotoko’s Abdul Fatawu.

Talking to the media, Karela United representative Eric Alagidede revealed that the player’s price tag is a hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) and he will be allowed to leave if any club matches the tag.

“He can only go for $100k He “Diawisie Taylor” is in our plans for the CAF Champions League and we will only let him go if we get the right replacement and price.” Eric Alagidede said

Diawisie Taylor scored the only goal in their crucial encounter with Ashantigold to send his team to the tier-one finals of the Special Competition.

Special Competition: Diawisie the hero as Karela United cruise into finals

Coach Johnson Smith’s side have progressed to the finals of the GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition following a victory over Ashanti Gold.

Karela United will join Hearts of Oak in the Semifinals of the Special Competition after sealing an important win against Ebusua Dwarfs in their last group game.

Diawisie Taylor’s penalty kick was the difference in Ayinase as Karela United seal their semifinal spot.

Elmina Sharks beat Inter Allies at home to bow out of the Special Competition in style. Benjamin Tweneboah’s effort was the difference at Elmina.

Liberty Professionals secured a 2-0 win against WAFA Academy in Dansoman, they, unfortunately, didn’t qualify for the semis because of the result at Ayinase. Ernest Danso and Elvis Kyei Baffour were on target for the home side.

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