Kotoko could find themselves in hot waters with widespread reports gaining currency in the Ghanaian media that Hearts will file a protest against the club for fielding an unqualified player during their Premier League defeat on Sunday.
Officials of Hearts are claiming Kotoko striker Obed Owusu was ineligible to feature in the game after picking up three accumulated yellow cards.
Kotoko officials have remained coy on the raging matter with widespread reports suggesting Hearts are getting ready to file a protest with the Ghana FA, seeking to declare the champions losers of the game.
Further checks by GHANAsoccernet.com reveal that Hearts could be wielding enough evidence to cause a MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE in the boardroom and spark a wave of confusion in the Kotoko team if they go ahead with their protest.
There are top grand scheme to impress Hearts to drop the case with a promise of throwing their game against Liberty Professionals on Wednesday in their favour, fresh reports in the local media are emerging.
Kotoko fans are anxious to know the veracity of the reports which could throw their Premier League survival on its head and bring the current management team under tight scrutiny for such 'school boy errors'.
Owusu played the entire duration of the game as the Porcupine Warriors recorded a deserved 2-1 win over Hearts in the big clash in the capital but the latest twist has cast shadow over their victory.
With Hearts flirting with relegation, every single point will count in their survival push as the league gradually reaches home stretch and are likely to test the law with a ground-breaking eligibility protest against their sworn rivals.
The Phobians are firmly rooted in 15th position and must a produce win at Liberty Professionals in mid-week and hope other results go their way to move out of the trap net.
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