Hearts of Oak head coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has heaped praise on his assistant Yaw Preko and chief scout Joe Addo after the duo masterminded victory in the MTN FA Cup against Wassaman United in his absence.

The Ghana Premier League leaders coasted to comfortable 3-0 win before home fans at the Accra Sports Stadium under the tutelage of Preko assisted by former Ghana captain and club icon Joe Addo who is head of scout at the club and holds a coaching licence.

20-year-old striker Kenneth Okoro scored to brace to add to a Kwame Kizito 39th minute header to stretch the Phobians' winning streak to three games.

Yatsuhashi, who was hospitalised at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after collapsing on Friday morning, did not appear on the technical bench but visited his charges on Saturday morning.

He tweeted his joy for the side following the emphatic win and expressed confidence in his side.

The Japanese gaffer is expected to return to the bench for the Phobians for their Ghana Premier League game against Wa All Stars next weekend.