Daniel Kordie was sidelined for almost three seasons as a result of an injury he picked while playing for Accra Hearts of Oak and was obviously not involved when the Continental Club Masters won the domestic treble and an FA Cup in the last two campaigns. By a quirk of fate, the midfielder is back and ready to announce his presence in the famous rainbow colours once again.
Prior to that nasty injury, Kordie was in the best form of his life and was easily one of the most adored players of the club.When fit, Kordie is so adept to controlling games but what really makes him valuable is his work rate considering his slender frame.
He is a joy to watch when in possession and when he decides to dribble past players, it’s not rare to see him go past two or three of them in just one of his runs.
With his magnetic right foot, he has the penchant of faking a pass, faking a shot, faking a direction in movement before he bursts away and leaves his markers chasing shadows.
His team-mates and fans alike find it amusing. His opponents, however, don’t find it amusing. Many Hearts of oak fans are already waiting for him to grace the pitch and bring his proclivity to bear. He is a player who entertain fans and neutrals alike.
In order for him to give out his best at the club, he must be allowed some breathing space and not to be suffocated under the huge weight of expectation.
He can dribble intelligently, score and is a good passer of the ball as his accuracy evidences, and he’ll have no issue in either putting his foot in when necessary or supplementing the attack.
There’s an oft-repeated suggestion that the player will be a perfect inclusion in the Hearts setup, and that he has the necessary playing attributes to succeed albeit off the pitch for years.
It certainly takes time for one to achieve the abovementioned qualities.
Daniel Kordie will be the player to carry the Phobians to the promised Land.
Written By: EMMANUEL ODOOM