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FootballTop GFA Official Says Sulley Muntari Is Not Human but a Spirit
- Muntari's performance in the domestic league has won many admirers with connoisseurs of the game and fans alike showering praise on the former Portsmouth player
- Spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has joined the bandwagon heaping praise on Sulley Muntari
- The experienced football commentator described Muntari as a spirit owing to his longevity in the game
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has waxed lyrical about former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari.
The astute communicator eulogized the ex-Inter Milan star due to his brilliant displays since making a return to the Ghana Premier League.
Henry compared Sulley Muntari to legendary Ghanaian Highlife artiste Daddy Lumba due to his timelessness and consistency since emerging as a youngster playing for Liberty Professionals, two decades ago.
"Sulley Muntari is not a human. He is a spirit and he can do anything at any time," he told Accra-based radio station Hot FM as quoted by Ghanaweb.
"Sulley is like Daddy Lumba...Lumba is also not human. Seriously their spirit communicates to you directly and these are people I am a bit closer to" Henry ended.
The 37-year-old had missed the last four games for the Phobians but his arrival in the team coincided with the club's maiden victory in their last three games.
Muntari's assist yesterday means he has been involved in three goals for the capital-based side in as many games played in the Ghanaian top-flight.
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Muntari had been absent from Hearts of Oak's last four games in all competitions but he made an immediate impact after he was introduced into the game with an assist.
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh scored a brace as Hearts of Oak ended their two-game winless run in the Ghana Premier League to secure a vital 3-0 away triumph over 10-man Accra Lions.
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FootballBarnieh registered his brace when he headed in an expertly delivered corner kick from substitute Sulley Ali Muntari in the 89th minute.
Muntari wins maiden man of the match award in the Ghana Premier League
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sulley Muntari continues to excel in the Ghana Premier League after scooping his first Man of the Match award as Hearts of Oak defeated rivals Ashantigold.
The 37-year-old former Inter Milan star was at his best for the club as a brace from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh helped the champions pick all three points in Accra.
After the game, the Ghanaian football legend was presented his player of the match award as he celebrated another win with his teammates.