Esso’s departure could be a blessing to Hearts of Oak – Abednego Tetteh

Hearts Of Oak striker Abednego Tetteh believes that the club could benefit from the departure of star striker Joseph Esso.

According to the former Bechem United forward, Esso’s absence will pave the way for other young players in the team to showcase their talents because they will be getting much playing time.

He also stated that the Rainbow Club will not be affected by the exit of the former Ebusua Dwarfs’ forward striker since the coach has enough time to replace him before football resume in Ghana.

Esso failed to extend his contract with the Ghanaian Giants after his initial three-year dwarfed. The former Ebusua Dwarfs forward was only ready to renew by just a year which the club disagreed.

Tetteh is optimistic that the club will be successful in the absence of Esso although his quality cannot be questioned.

“No one can dispute Esso’s talent. I have a not played with him in games before, I have only watched him and I must say he is a good player. His presence could help win the league or lose as well, ” he told Hello FM.

He continued, “We will discover someone in his absence. It’s an opportunity for someone too. No one knew Daniel Aftiyie before the truncated league began. There are others who don’t get a chance to play because of Esso.

“If he had left while the league was ongoing, then there would be loopholes but since we’re not playing at the moment, the coach has the opportunity to replace him before the league starts.”

The lanky forward signed for Hearts Of Oak in January and is yet to play a game for the capital-based club.

Tetteh was a member of the Bechem United team that clinched the MTN FA Cup in 2016 before trekking to play for Sudanese giants Al Hilal.

He has also played in Ethiopia for Jimma Aba Buna before returning to Sudan to join Al Hilal Obeid.

Tetteh also played for Indian sides Real Kashmir and TRAU.