Hearts of Oak lose Umar Manaf for Chelsea test

Hearts of Oak must negotiate for victory against Berekum Chelsea without influential midfielder Umar Manaf Gumah.

The 27-year-old offensive midfielder was left out of Kosta Papic’s 20-man squad for the game as he has accumulated 3 yellow cards.

Manaf picked consecutive yellows in the games against Bechem United, Elmina Sharks and XI Wonders.

The booking on the 36th-minute mark during the 2-0 home win over Wonders means the Bawku-born is out of the Hearts squad for the trip.

Manaf has scored three goals in his last 4 games for Hearts of Oak and has become one of the influential players for the Phobians.