Treble winners Accra Hearts of Oak have outsmarted Asante Kotoko to capture youngster Benjamin Yorke from Samartex 1996 for a new football adventure in the nations capital, ghanaguardian has gathered.

The two giants have been in competition for the signature of the lanky winger but it is the Phobians who have been more active in the transfer market, searching for productiv feet as they return to the CAF Champions League campaign next season.

The latest reports state the 'Phobians' looks set to officially announce the deal, after Board member, Alhaji Akambi was spotted with the boy in Cape Coast some time ago.

He has been on the radar of Asante Kotoko when the Porcupine first spotted the youngster after scoring against them in a preseason friendly in Samraboi.

But reports indicates the youngster will be moving to Accra for a new football career.

He was spotted at the Phobians' camp last week when the team were feated at the residence of the majority shareholder Togne Afede.

The 21 year old has been fantastic and consistent since coming into the limelight having netted 7 goals to finish as Samartex top scorer in the NC special competition in 2019 having replicated same output in zone two of the just ended division one league.

Benjamin Yorke, 21, has now been signed by the champions with his official announcement very imminent though his name wasn't seen in their final squad for the CAF Champions League.

He was part of the Black Stars B squad that failed to qualify for the last CHAN tournament which was held in Cameroon.

The speedster had a scintillating season with the second-tier side netting 12 goals in 23 games in the just ended Division One Zone Two. However, his output was not enough to secure promotion for Samartex as they finish third behind Bibiani Gold Stars and Sky FC.

He joined the Samreboi based club in the 2014/2015 season and has eventually ended a 6-year stay with the Green and Whites.

York is now the 6th signing by the double champions in the current transfer window.