Ex-Hearts of Oak star Dong Bortey refuses to rule Phobians out of Premier League title race 

 Former Hearts of Oak forward, Bernard Dong Bortey says he will not rule his former employers out of the Ghana Premier League title race despite a difficult first round.

The Phobians sit 8^th position on the league log with 24 points and are trailing sworn rivals, Kotoko with 12 points.

Despite a difficult first round, the former Ghanaian intentional believes the rainbow boys can turn things around to clinch the title ahead of rivals Asante Kotoko who are leading the Phobians 12 points after 16 games.

In an interview with Koforidua-based Bryt FM, he said, “I heard some comments from the coach, he wants to build and we must give him the time to do so. I don’t panic because the team will improve. Football is full of uncertainties so I believe Hearts of Oak can turn things around to win the league again”

“I will not rule Hearts out of the title race because we have more games to play and they are on course to win it despite slow first round”

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak will play host to Kotoko in an outstanding Ghana Premier League campaign.