Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has dismissed any concerns that the club could face relegation, asserting that such claims are premature.
Amankwah’s comments come in response to Hearts' disappointing start to the season, where they have failed to win their opening two matches.
The Phobians were shocked by a home defeat against league debutants Basake Holy Stars in their first game and followed it up with a 2-0 loss to Heart of Lions on Sunday.
Despite these setbacks, which have led to growing criticism and suggestions that the team could be in danger of relegation, Amankwah firmly believes otherwise.
"No, it will never happen. It is too early for anyone to say Hearts of Oak will be fighting relegation, even though we didn’t start very well. Last season, some teams were at the top of the table after four or five matches, but by the end of the season, they were nowhere to be found," he said.
"Hearts of Oak will never be relegated," Amankwah reiterated.
Currently, Hearts of Oak sit at the bottom of the league table after two consecutive losses, but they will aim to bounce back in their next match against Bechem United at home.