Sports News of Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Hearts of Oak’s coaching carousel continues as instability bites since 2016

Hearts of Oak Coaches Since 2016 Hearts of Oak Coaches Since 2016

Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have experienced a revolving door of coaches over the past decade, with the club changing managers frequently since 2016.

This article highlights duration of every Hearts of Oak coach since Portuguese trainer Sergio Traguil took charge in 2016.

Several coaches lasted less than a year in the role despite the high expectations associated with managing the Phobians.

Scottish coach Frank Nuttall spent one year in charge, while Ghanaian tactician Henry Wellington lasted just three months and 16 days.

Former Hearts coach Kim Grant enjoyed one of the relatively longer spells at the club, staying for one year, one month and 29 days before his departure.

Edward Odoom also came close to a year in charge, serving for 10 months and 27 days, while Serbian trainer Kosta Papiclasted only two months and 17 days.

Among the most successful names on the list is Samuel Boadu, who spent one year, six months and 30 days at the club and guided Hearts of Oak to domestic success, including the Ghana Premier League title and MTN FA Cup triumph.

Former interim coach David Ocloo had a brief 15-day stint before later returning for another spell that lasted three months and 22 days.

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Serbian coach Slavko Matic stayed for four months and 15 days, while Dutch trainer Martin Koopman also lasted three months and 22 days.

Ivorian coach Ouattara Aboubakar managed to remain in charge for one year, four months and 10 days before leaving the club.

Current trainer Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has so far spent 10 months and 25 days in charge as he attempts to restore stability and competitiveness to the former African champions.

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