Ghanaian Champions Accra Hearts of Oak have included ‘club-less’ midfielder Benjamin Afutu Kotey in their CAF Champions League squad.

Afutu’s contract with the Phobians has come to an end and both negotiating parties have hit a deadlock in their renewal talks.

The 25 year old was instrumental last season a Hearts of Oak won the Premier League and FA Cup double. His contract situation has therefore proved shocking for Hearts fans who want the see the situation resolved as soon as possible.

His inclusion in the squad however gives hope that management are on the verge of finally reaching an agreement with the player’s representatives.

Presently, Afutu’s status is unattached as declared by his manager Daniel William Takyi.

GOALKEEPERS

Richard Attah, Richmond Ayi, Richard Baidoo, Ben Mensah, Benjamin Nana Yeboah

DEFENDERS

Fatawu Mohammed, Mohammed Alhassan, Nuru Sulley, James Sewornu, Caleb Amankwah, Sumaila Larry
Raddy Ovouka, Robert Addo Sowah, William Dankyi

MIDFIELDERS

Emmanuel Nettey, Frederick Ansah Botchway, Gladson Awako, Benjamin Afutu Kotey, Patrick Razak, Ibrahim Salifu, Salim Adams, Michelle Sarpong, Enock Asubonteng, Daniel Yeboah, Bernard Obuo, Anwar Abdul Basit

STRIKERS

Victor Aidoo, Razak Ali, Isaac Mensah, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr., Afriyie Barnieh, Kofi Kordzi, Franklin Owusu, Suraj Seidu, Isaac Agyenim Boateng, Issah Abukah Issifu