Hearts of Oak hit with fresh FIFA complaint over Michael Awuah Mensah unpaid dues

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are facing another financial complaint with FIFA, this time regarding former defender Michael Awuah Mensah.According to a report by Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Mensah’s agency, Royolbridge Industries, has formally petitioned the world football governing body over an outstanding debt of GH¢58,000.The claim covers compensation, unpaid salaries, and the remaining balance of the player’s signing-on fee. Mensah and Hearts of Oak mutually terminated his contract in August 2025 after he was declared surplus to requirements.The defender joined Berekum Chelsea shortly after.This petition adds to a history of recent financial disputes for the Phobians. The club was previously hit with a $150,000 fine for the wrongful termination of former technical director Rene Hiddink, which resulted in a transfer ban.They also settled a GH¢106,000 debt to former player Francis Adjetey to lift a separate ban and were ordered to pay Gladson Awako GH¢120,000 for unpaid entitlements.