Former Ghana U23 and Hearts of Oak player Charles Vardis passed away on Sunday morning,
Charles Vardis was confirmed dead at the Tema General Hospital after being admitted at the center for some weeks due to illness.
The 35-year-old spent five years at the Phobian club having played for them from 2004 to 2009 before traveling abroad to continue his career.
He joined Hearts from Tema-based club Real Sportive FC after an outstanding display in the Ghana Premier League in 2003.
Vardis enjoyed a loan spell in 2008 at Israeli club Maccabi Herzliya FC.
He later signed for New Edubiase United FC before saying goodbye to football.
