Video of Sulley Muntari’s Sumptuous First Assist for Ghana Premier League Giants Hearts of Oak Drops

Video of Sulley Muntari’s Sumptuous First Assist for Ghana Premier League Giants Hearts of Oak Drops

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Sulley Muntari has provided his first assist for Ghana Premier League side Accra Hearts of Oak in their game against Legon Cities
  • The former Inter Milan star had to wait till his fourth game to make his first goal contribution at the El Wak stadium in Accra
  • Sulley Muntari joined Accra Hearts of Oak in early February after almost two years without a club following his return from Europe

Sulley Muntari delivered an exquisite assist to mark his first goal contribution for Ghana Premier League champions Accra Hearts of Oak in their game against Legon Cities.

The veteran midfielder whipped in a brilliant corner kick, which was timely met by the header of Isaac Mensah to give Hearts of Oak the lead.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the cultured left footer is seen celebrating with his teammates after delivering the assist for Hearts of Oak's opener.

Sulley Muntari in action against Legon Cities at the El-Wak stadium. Credit: @LegonCitiesFC
Sulley Muntari delivers first Hearts of Oak assist in draw against Legon Cities. Credit: @LegonCitiesFC
Source: Twitter

The Phobians will be hoping to see more assists from the 2010 UEFA Champions League winner as they fight to retain their Premier League title.

Hearts of Oak held by Legon Cities at El-Wak

Hearts of Oak went into the second round knowing they can't afford to drop any points after trailing rivals Asante Kotoko by 12 points at the end of the first round.

The champions started brightly, after Sulley Muntari's brilliant corner was met by Isaac Mensah to break the game's deadlock.

The Phobians created chances to double their lead but failed to capitalize.

However, the hosts, Legon Cities fought hard in the dying minutes as Osman Amdu pulled level in injury time.

Richard Kingston back Sulley Muntari to make Ghana squad for Nigeria clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingston has tipped his former teammate Sulley Muntari to return to the Black Stars for the upcoming World Cup playoff against Nigeria.

Coach Otto Addo's team will lock horns with the Super Eagles in the first leg of the final hurdle for the FIFA World Cup playoffs on March 25 at Cape Coast Stadium with the return leg scheduled for Abuja four days later.

And ahead of the fierce contest, Kingston, who is now the current goalkeeper's coach for Ghana, is backing the UEFA Champions League winner to earn a call up to the team.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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