Hearts of Oak express interest in signing Accra Lions duo Abass Samari and Baba Apiiga

Published on: 15 June 2023

Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oka have set sights on signing Accra Lions duo of Abass Samari Salifu and Baba Salifu Apiiga ahead of next season.

The pair had a descent campaign with Accra Lions in the just ended Ghana Premier League season.

Both Samari and Apiiga have emerged as a transfer target for several clubs following their impressive performance in the 2022/23 season.

Hearts of Oak are said to have contacted Accra Lions over a possible transfer of their duo this summer.

Samari played 27 games in the league, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists in the process. He also won the Player of the Month prize in February for his swashbuckling form in the said month.

Baba Apiiga, who is a left-back made 26 appearances for his club, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists.

Accra Lions narrowly escaped relegation after finishing 15th on the league log with 45 points.

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