Former Hearts star Kofi Abanga reveals how injury thwarted his dream of playing in the top five European leagues

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Kofi Abanga has disclosed how injuries curtailed his chances of playing in the top five European leagues.

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 play for a club in the top five European leagues to recurring 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 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 treat it but I took in injections to stay fit and play for Hearts”

“I got treatment but it 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.