Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has welcomed old teammate, Sulley Muntari to Hearts of Oak
Appiah played for the Phobians before leaving to continue his career abroad during the late '90s when he left for Italy
Both players made history when they masterminded Ghana's first FIFA World Cup qualification in 2006

Stephen Appiah, the first captain to lead Ghana to the World Cup, has sent a welcoming message to former Black Stars teammate Sulley Muntari after he joined Hearts of Oak.

The ex-Juventus star is delighted to see the powerful midfielder join his former team, which he describes as the greatest club in the world.

Appiah took to Twitter to express his joy as well as congratulate Sulley Muntari for his decision to return to the Ghana Premier League.

Stephen Appiah and Sulley Muntari training with the Black Stars. SOURCE: @ghanafaofficial — Stephen Appiah welcomes Sulley Muntari to Hearts of Oak. SOURCE: @ghanafaofficial
Source: Twitter

"If there is one thing that makes me happy about your latest movement.... Is the fact that your name will be written amongst the great players who wore the world most adored and envious Jersey.... Welcome to the greatest club my bro.... Phoooooobia," Appiah wrote.

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Stephen Appiah began his career at Hearts of Oak, playing for the Phobians between 1995 to 2007, before leaving for Italy to join Udinese.

He was also a key member of the Black Stars team that qualified for the World Cup in Germany in 2006, playing alongside Muntari in midfield.

Both players glittered at the tournament, with Muntari and Appiah all scoring a goal each as Ghana exited at the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Sulley Muntari ended up representing Ghana at all three World Cups which the country participated in, from 2006 to 2014.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian football giants, Hearts of Oak, have announced the signing of former AC Milan and Inter Milan star, Sulley Aliu Muntari.

The legendary Ghanaian midfielder penned a one-year deal with the 2000 CAF Champions League winners.

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In a lovely video to announce his arrival, the Phobians went back to pick one of his best goals which came in the game against Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup.

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Lukman Mumuni

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.