Youngster Manaf Umar has signed his first professional contract with Accra Hearts of Oak.

The talented teenage prodigy rose to prominence in Auroras last season and he has been rewarded with a place in the Hearts of Oak main team.

Manaf becomes the third player to be promoted by Kim Grant from the Hearts of Oak developmental team this season.

According to close sources, he appended his signature to a four-year deal on Wednesday.