Former Hearts midfielder Benjamin Afutu joins Altaqadum FC in Saudi Arabia

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder, Benjamin Afutu Cotey has joined Saudi Arabian lower side, Altaqadum Football Club.

Altaqadum unveiled the talented midfielder on Tuesday night.

Afutu is believed to have signed a two-year deal with the club after passing the mandatory medical checks.

It would be recalled that Egyptian club, Eastern Company SC terminated the contract of Benjamin Afutu just after nine months.

Afutu joined the Egyptian club from the Phobians after the 2020/21 season.

Before leaving Ghana, there were efforts from Hearts of Oak for a contract extension deal but he refused.

Subsequently, after joining Eastern Company SC, Benjamin Afutu’s name went missing as he struggled for playing time at Eastern Company SC.