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Hearts of Oak acquire defender Dankyi in a three-year deal

Liberty Professionals defender William Dankyi has completed a three-year deal to Hearts of Oak, both clubs have confirmed.

The 18-year-old has been impressive with the Scientific Soccer Lads in the Ghana Premier League this season.

He comes as a direct replacement for Joshua Otoo, whose contract was mutually terminated few weeks ago.

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Dankyi has become the second major signing by Hearts in the second transfer window following the arrival of goalkeeper Ernest Sowah from Asante Kotoko this week.

He is a member of Ghana U20 team and will likely play a role when the Black Satellites face Algeria in the second leg of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday.

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