Former Ghana Premier League star Eric Gawu says he was convinced by his father to play for Hearts of Oak despite offers from other clubs.
Eric Gawu became a household name in the 2004/2005 season following his outstanding performance with King Faisal.
He was on the radar of a host of clubs including Asante Kotoko due to his exploits with the Issah Allah but he opted to join the Phobians in the end.
The diminutive striker scored ten goals in the Ghana Premier League for King Faisal before his move.
According to him, Hearts of Oak presented a better offer than their archrivals, Asante Kotoko.
“There was pressure on my dad for me to come and play Hearts of Oak from the supporters. So, my dad convinced me to play for Hearts of Oak.
He played a vital role in that move," Gawu disclosed in an interview on Happy FM.
“I also realized that I had stayed in Kumasi for long. Alhaji Grunsah also convinced me to come to Hearts because the offer was very good, even though Asante Kotoko had also made an offer. My father was in Accra the pressure was too much," he added.
Eric Gawu played four seasons for Hearts of Oak, leaving the club in 2010 to Israeli side H.Ashkelon.
The 40-year-old ended his career with Dreams in 2020 and is currently part of the team’s backroom staff.