Former Asante Kotoko Defender Samuel Inkoom Makes Debut for Hearts in Painful Super Clash Defeat

• Ex-Asante Kotoko defender Samuel Inkoom made his debut for Hearts of Oak against his former employers in Ghana's version of the El Classico
• Inkoom was introduced as a second-half substitute for the Phobians, who were silenced by their archrivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday
• The 32-year-old's appearance for the Phobians means he has played for ten different clubs in the last decade

Newly-signed Hearts of Oak defender Samuel Inkoom made his competitive debut for the Phobians against his former side Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash on Sunday.

Inkoom was announced as the club's latest addition 24 hours prior to the biggest league fixture in the Ghana Premier League - Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak dubbed the Super Clash.

The 32-year-old right-back made his debut from the bench and was finally introduced as a substitute with Hearts chasing the game.

He replaced attacking midfielder Gladson Awako three minutes after the half-hour mark but his introduction did little to change the destiny of the match as Inkoom's former side run away with the three points and the bragging rights as well.

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How did Inkoom perform on his debut?

Inkoom had an indifferent outing on his debut with his usually good crosses occasionally going wayward.

Aside from the defeat on his debut for Hearts, Inkoom also received boos from the Kotoko supporters - who deemed his move to the capital as a betrayal after he made a name on the domestic scene with the Porcupine Warriors.

Etouga settles Super Clash as Kotoko pip rivals Hearts of Oak

Frank Etouga Mbella's first-half penalty settled the score by Ghana's most glamorous clubs Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in their matchday 14 Premier League encounter.

The Cameroon striker sent Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richmond Ayi the wrong way as he calmly slotted home following a foul on midfielder Fabio Gama in the box.

Both sides came close after creating some decent chances but it was the Reds who held on to take all three points in front of their fans at the Baba Yara Sports stadium.

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Hearts of Oak announce the capture of Samuel Inkoom

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that capital-based heavyweights Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the acquisition of former Asante Kotoko full-back Samuel Inkoom.

Samuel joins the reigning Ghana Premier League champions on a one-year deal and is expected to shore up the defence of the Phobians.

In a post on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Hearts of Oak welcomed their latest addition ahead of their weekend encounter against fierce rivals Asante Kotoko.