Abdul Manaf Umar has penned an improved contract at Hearts of Oak following his starring role in the team last term.

The talented midfielder who got drafted into the first team from Auroras at the beginning of the year has established himself a key of the squad.

A statement on the club's Twitter account read: Attacking midfielder Manaf Umar has signed an improved contract at the club as he looks to take his career to new heights in the famous rainbow colours.''

But terms and duration of the contract remain undisclosed.

The Phobians are scheduled to start pre-season from July 29.