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Why Sulley Muntari is unavailable for Aduana Stars fixture

By Vincent Ashitey
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Sulley Muntari will not be available to face Aduana Stars in the return leg of Hearts of Oak’s matchday 20 Ghana Premier League clash.

The 37-year-old who signed a short-term deal with the Phobians in February and scored his first goal for the club on Wednesday will miss the clash due to travelling distance.

According to reports, the former AC Milan and Portsmouth midfielder is said to have complained about the distance from Accra to Dormaa hence will not be traveling with the Hearts of Oak team for this Sunday's 3pm fixture.

The report adds that he traveled via flight in the game against RTU in Tamale.

READ ALSO: Video: Sulley Muntari scores debut goal in Hearts of Oak win

Muntari has put up a series of impressive performances signing joining the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions.

Muntari scored his debut goal for Hearts of oak in midweek in their 2-1 over WAFA.

He scored from the spot to restore their lead after WAFA goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu fouled Obeng Junior in the box.

The former Inter Milan star stepped up and converted a penalty to make it 2-1 for Hearts to cancel Derrick Antwi’s equalizer.

The now has two goal contributions since joining the reigning Ghanaian champions last month. He registered an assist two weeks ago in the 1-1 draw against Legon Cities.

Muntari last week won his first trophy with Hearts of Oak after a 2-1 win over Asante Kotoko in the 2022 President's Cup.

Hearts of Oak lie 6th of the table with 29 points whereas their opponent Aduana Stars are 2nd with 33 points.