Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club head coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, emphasized his belief in prioritizing quality over quantity when it comes to player transfers. In a media briefing, he addressed questions about player recruitment, a key focus for the Hearts team following their 14th-place finish.

As Hearts prepare for preseason matches against Kpando Heart of Lions and Medeama SC, following a 2-1 loss to rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the Democracy Cup, Ouattara highlighted his approach to building the team.

The Ivorian coach stated that he values the quality of players and their specific positions over simply increasing numbers. He also clarified that former Hearts Board member Alhaji Akambi and current Board member Vincent Odotei-Sowah are not involved in player recruitment for the team.

“The number I need isn’t very important. It is the quality of the player and the position that I need. If I say I need 10 players, which place (position) are these 10 players going to play? I have my targets, first choice, second, and third according to the price on the market,” Ouattara explained.

Regarding the goalkeeping department, Ouattara specifically mentioned his need for two players in that position, underscoring his strategic approach to team building.