Hearts have been boosted by news that midfielder Emmanuel Hayford is available for Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup first leg tie against Olympique Ngor, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.
The former Amidaus Professionals ace has been out injured but has returned to full scale training.
The youngster is now available for selection ahead of the must-win game against the Senegalese.
Hayford joined Hearts from Amidaus and enjoyed a decent run last season.
He is now in contention for a starting role as the former African champions seek a favourable result from the first leg.
Hearts reached this stage after qualifying at the expense of AS Police of Benin.