Michael Awuah Mensah, a defender for Hearts of Oak, urges fans not to lose hope

Michael Awuah Mensah, a recent addition to Hearts of Oak, has urged the team's supporters to be optimistic as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

After a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Bechem United on the last day of the Ghana Premier League in the previous season, the Phobians just missed going down.

The Ghanaian giants finished 14th on the standings as a result of their dismal performance in the just concluded campaign.

But they just lost to Asante Kotoko, their bitter rivals, 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the inaugural Democracy Cup, their third straight setback against the Porcupine Warriors.

In an interview, the former Nations FC defender argued in favor of the squad receiving unwavering support in advance of the upcoming campaign.

Our defeat against Kotoko in the Democracy Cup left us feeling wounded. After a dismal season, we wanted to raise the trophy in front of each of our supporters.

"I shall implore the supporters to maintain faith in the squad. The supporters ought to be patient. The club's leadership is working nonstop to improve things.

And if Hearts of Oak wins the league, nobody should be shocked. We are capable of winning the league. It won't be a big deal if we win the league because Hearts of Oak is a big club, he remarked.

The defender recently sealed a transfer from Nations FC to Hearts of Oak after putting on a strong showing the previous season.

He signed a three-year contract with the Accra-based squad, and by the next season, he should be a major contributor.