Midfielder Issah Mumuni returns from suspension to play in Hearts of Oak victory over Berekum Chelsea

By El Akyereko Frimpong

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Midfielder Issah Mumuni returned from a long-term suspension to play his first game for Hearts of Oak in their 3-2 triumph against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium. 

The 23-year-old was handed his first playing minutes since been handed a 30-day ban in July for over a leaked audio tape.

Hearts banned the highly-talented midfielder who once trialed out with German side former St Pauli for discussing his financial standing with three of his colleagues in a leaked audio aired first by Accra-based Asempa FM.

Mumuni, like other Hearts of Oak players, had not receive their bonuses, wages or a salaries for than 16 weeks and following their home defeat to Hasaacas in a Premier League game, discussed how they have been demotivated by their financial situation which was secretly recorded.

The player, who joined Hearts of Oak before the start of the season from Ghanaian second-tier side Dreams FC, formally apologized for the incident in a written letter but Hearts banned him in a written response.

Several Hearts of Oak’s fans chastised their management for the club’s latest slumber questioning their management style in resolving issues at the club.