Transfer News: Hearts of Oak close to signing Cameroonian striker Junior Kaaba

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are reportedly closing on Cameroonian forward Junior Kaaba, according to the player’s agent, Tigana Fontem in an interview with Happy FM in Accra.

With the Ghanaian season coming to end with just a game to go, like many clubs including Hearts of Oak have commenced their next season’s transfer business.

The Phobians have been linked with several players in Ghana and beyond. They have reportedly began talks in countries like Togo, Ivory Coast and Cameroon but few specific names in these countries including Junior Kaaba have emerged.

According to Tigana, the Ghana Premier League side have began talks and reached advanced stage of negotiations to sign Kaaba from Cameroonian side Fauve Azur Elite.

Kaaba, 27, has been sensational for his club firing them to the Cameroonian Elite One Group A fourth place . The forward has netted nearly half with 7 goals of Fauve Azur Elite’s total 20 league goals so far. Fauve Azur Elite are 10 points below leaders Astres of Duoala who have 29 points after 12 games.

Kaaba’s capabilities have also earned him 5 assists- with the two aspects of stats justifiable enough to catch Hearts of Oak’s attention.

Hearts’ interest in Kaaba may not come as a goal scoring problem at the Accra based side having the likes of forwards Afriyie Barnieh, Isaac Mensah and Kwadwo Obeng Junior enjoying fine forms this season.

This means, unlike many clubs who may struggle without the presence of a proper center forward, Hearts can compete in domestic competitions with Afriyie Barnieh, Isaac Mensah and Obeng Junior next season.

However, the may need the extra edge in continental showpiece as they are likely to book a place in the Caf Confederation Cup should they annex the FA Cup trophy.

Kaaba is the third Cameroonian International to be heavily linked with a move to the Ghana Premier League within a year. At the beginning of the season, Franck Mbella Etouga and Georges Mfegue joined Asante Kotoko and the two have made huge headlines in the Ghanaian top flight.