Sulley Muntari, two other key Hearts of Oak players to miss Asante Kotoko clash on Sunday

Hearts of Oak will be without three key players when they take on Asante Kotoko in a Ghana Premier League match day 24 fixture.

The Phobians will trek to Kumasi to meet the league leaders at the Baba Yara Stadium in a reverse fixture. The first round match ended goalless in Accra.

However, star midfielder Sulley Muntari will miss the titanic clash against Asante Kotoko. The former Inter Milan star, according to Ghanasoccernet is currently out of the country for reasons yet to be disclosed by the club.

Sulley Muntari is currently in Italy for some personal-related issues. The 37-year-old did not train with the team this week at St. Thomas Aquinas Park.

Also, the club will be without Salifu Ibrahim who has recovered from his lengthy injury spell. Salifu will travel with the team to Kumasi but will not take part in the game, a close source tells Footydreamsgh.com.

Goalkeeper, Richmond Ayi will also miss the crucial game due to cards accumulations.

Asante Kotoko are currently on top of the table with 46 points and have opened a 13-point lead against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak.

The Porcupines haven’t won a game against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi since their 2-1 win in 2012.