Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Kofi Abanga has berated injuries for his failure to reach full potential as a footballer.
The 31-year-old, a hotcake then, spent seven seasons with the capital-based club.
He snubbed Kotoko for Hearts. A decision he doesn’t regret as he helped the Phobians win the league.
In an interview with Koforidua-based Bryt FM, Abanga attributed his inability to get to the top to persistent injuries.
“My spell with Hearts of Oak was plagued by injuries but I was able to do what is expected of me for the club. I served wholeheartedly. I was able to help the club win the league, FA Cup and others just that I couldn’t play to the highest level”
“I had the dream of playing for a top European club before retirement but it didn’t happen because of recurring injuries. I had the chance to play for a second division club in China but that wasn’t my aim because China is not a football country”
“At the beginning of my career, I dreamt of playing in any of the five major European leagues but injuries derailed my plans”
“Injuries have affected me a lot. When I got injured, I didn’t get early treatment, I overused my leg and did not get time to treat it well. I should have made time and treated it but I took in injections to stay fit and play for Hearts”
“I got treatment but it was delayed. Hearts bared the cost when I went to South Africa for treatment and took good care of me but it didn’t come early”
Abanga is presently not active but hasn’t announced his retirement.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Sylvester Ntim
