Hearts welcome Owusu Bempah to their squad ahead of Olympique Ngor tie

Hearts welcome defender Joseph Owusu Bempah to their fold ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup return trip to Senegal on Sunday.

Owusu Bempah has missed the side's engagements in both the domestic league and the continental games due to international assignment.

However, the 19-year-old has available for selection ahead of return leg fixture against Olympique Ngor on Sunday.

He is expected to travel with the team on Thursday ahead of the crucial tie this weekend after helping the Black Satellites to clinch bronze at the recently concluded African Youth Championship in Senegal.

Hearts are hoping to put their domestic troubles behind them when the take on the mega-rich club with a 2-1 lead from the first leg.