Tributes Pour In for Former Inter Milan Star After Winning First Trophy With Boyhood Club

• Sulley Muntari clinched his first trophy with Hearts of Oak after playing a major role in his side's triumph over Asante Kotoko
• Hearts of Oak won the battle of supremacy against the Porcupine Warriors in the 2022 edition of the President's Cup
• Muntari, who played two-thirds of the 90 minutes was very impressive in the ceremonial game staged at the Accra Sports Stadium

Ex-Inter Milan and AC Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari added yet another trophy to his long list of laurels when he helped Accra Hearts of Oak secure the President's Cup.

The combative midfielder, who joined the Phobians in the January transfer window, played an instrumental role as Hearts of Oak won their fourth trophy on the domestic season in a space of a year.

Tonight's 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko is Sulley Muntari's first win in the Phobian jersey since joining them in February.

How did Sulley fair in the President's Cup

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Despite not playing full throttle, the 37-year-old left a lasting impression on the thousands that had gathered at the Accra Sports Stadium.

According to Joy News, Sulley made 38 touches with a pass accuracy of 69.5% pass accuracy. He also played 4 shots, made 3 interceptions, won 3 fouls and also won a tackle in a good outing for the Phobians.

Social media shows love to Sulley after winning first trophy

After the game, a ceaseless chain of praises has been showered on the former Inter Milan star. Below are tweets sampled on Twitter heaping praise on Muntari:

@fiifiadinkra contends the duel was between Sulley and Asante Kotoko to highlight the 37-year-old's class act.

@VasseyK simply eulogized the Konongo-born midfielder stressing on the adage Class is permanent.

@iamdjcyrus in response to an appreciation tweet by @julietbawuah made fun of the new bus acquired by Asante Kotoko.

A dyed-in-the-wool Sulley Muntari fan @emicilroyal argues the Ghanaian is better than Mancheser United attacker Bruno Fernandes

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Meanwhile, a crisp appreciation by @nhanaqwesi3 saluted Sulley.

Muntari bags first title with Hearts of Oak

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Legendary Ghana international Sulley Muntari has won his first trophy with Hearts of Oak after joining them last month.

The 37-year-old put up a superb performance as the Phobians defeated their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko 2-1 to win the 2022 President's Cup on Friday evening.

Muntari played 81 minutes of the game and was subbed off by Gladson Awako.