Hearts have struggled without Asante
Hearts midfielder Uriah Asante is racing to be fit in time for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Medeama in Accra.
The 19-year-old has recovered from a groin injury he sustained during the Premier League derby against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko on 20 November.
It was initially feared he will be out for two months, but the ex-Pure Joy enforcer has returned to training.
In his absence Hearts have picked only four points from a possible nine in games against All Stars, Aduana Stars and Liberty.
Sources say Hearts coach Nebojsa Vucicevic is keen to have the influential midfielder back for their difficult home game.
Hearts have slipped to fourth on the league table following last week’s 2-0 defeat to Liberty Professionals.