Hearts of Oak legend Charles Taylor has criticized the club's decision to field an out-of-shape goalkeeper, Richard Attah, in their opening Ghana Premier League match of the season.

The Phobians suffered a surprise defeat, with Owusu Afriyie scoring a late goal at the Aliu Mahama Stadium to secure all three points for Real Tamale United.

After the game, Charles Taylor expressed his disappointment with Richard Attah's performance and suggested that the goalkeeper should not have been included in the starting lineup.

He stressed the importance of goalkeeper trainers ensuring that players are in the proper physical condition for matches.

"When you look at the goal that Richard Attah conceded, you won't understand because how can a keeper of his size allow this," Charles Taylor told Accra-based Angel TV.

He further emphasized, "All these, the goalkeepers' trainer has to know that the keepers have to be hardworking. Looking at the size of Attah, he shouldn't have been allowed to be in the post," he added.

Real Tamale United's victory marked their fourth consecutive win against Hearts of Oak since their return to the top flight