Congolese defender Raddy Ovouka returns to Hearts of Oak, reveals why he should start ahead of Korsah

Raddy Ovouka has returned to Hearts of Oak following a brief stint in the United Soccer League (USL) championship with New Mexico United.

The Congolese defender was a regular in the Hearts of Oak team that won the Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup in the 2020/21 season.

The highly-rated left-back spoke to the Ghanaian Times about his return to Hearts of Oak and why he’s going to be a starter for the Phobians.

“I don’t compete; my performance speaks for me. I deserve the left-back position in any club I find myself. I respect those there but I’m the fans favourite”

“Coming back to Hearts is to respect the contract with them as their player but not to compete for the position,” Ovouka said.

The 22-year-old added that he’s improved in the last few months as he has sharpened his attacking prowess.

“My eye for goals has improved due to my attacking prowess but I have not abandoned my defensive abilities.”

Raddy Ovouka joined Hearts in 2018. He became a regular under former coach Kim Grant in the 2019/20 season before earning his debut national team call-up the following year.

Raddy Ovouka playing for Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak will look to renew the defender’s contract or risk losing him for free in 2023.