Forward Mustapha Yakubu trained with Hearts of Oak today and is expected to sign a contract with the club, marking a significant step in the Phobians' pre-season preparations.
The 21-year-old, who recently returned to Ghana after a spell with Israeli side Hapoel Umm al-Fahm, has been training with the first team under head coach Nebojsa Kapor. The club is pushing to secure his signature ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
Yakubu, a Ghana U20 international, has attracted interest from several clubs following his return to Ghana. The versatile forward previously played for Heart of Lions before his move to Israel, where he gained valuable experience abroad.
Hearts of Oak have been working on a deal for Yakubu, with negotiations progressing positively. The player's training stint with the squad suggests both parties are close to reaching an agreement, though the club has not yet confirmed the signing.
Yakubu's arrival would add to Hearts' attacking options as they prepare for the new season under Kapor. The Phobians are also pursuing other targets to strengthen their squad, including a deal for goalkeeper Kwaku Musah.
Yakubu is expected to put pen to paper in the coming days once final details are ironed out. He would become the latest addition to Hearts of Oak's squad as they aim to challenge for honours in the 2026/27 season.
The Phobians are building a squad capable of competing at the highest level, with Kapor tasked with restoring the club's domestic and continental prominence.
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