The forward was forcefully substituted due to the injury following a dangerous two-footed challenge by Kotoko’s Augustine Sefah.

Hearts of Oak interim head coach Seth Hoffman says Joseph Esso’s injury appears serious as the club awaits the outcome of further test to be done by the Hearts medics.

“It looks serious. His ankle was hurt and we await what the medical team will say so that we know the full details of the injury.” Hoffman said on Metro FM on Monday morning.

The former Ebusua Dwarfs player was taken out after only 13 minutes due to the injury and Selassie Bakai entered his position.