By Patrick Akoto
Hearts general captain Kofi Abanga is rallying support for the team as they battle to avoid relegation.
The Accra-based side are deep in the relegation dog-fight ahead of Wednesdayââ¬â¢s meeting against Liberty Professionals in Dansoman.
The former African champions lost 2-1 against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko to heap pressure on the team as they fight to avoid the drop.
And the clubââ¬â¢s general captain Kofi Abanga is calling for patience and support from the teeming fans.
ââ¬ÅI am really in pain because a lot of our fans have been shattered. I think we cannot lose hope especially with the position we lie on the table. I hope and I want the fans to get on their feet, throw their weight behind us, and lift us from the place we find ourselves now,â⬠Abanga told the clubââ¬â¢s Audioboom.
ââ¬ÅI think after that we can look back but I strongly believe we have to put all our differences aside â⬓ I mean anybody who loves this great club should do that â⬓ because this is the time we need you [fans] the most.
"I want total support from the fans because some of our players' confidence is easily shattered when the fans refuse to rally behind them, so I will continue to beg the supporters to get up and stand by us and forget all that has happenedââ¬.