Bashir Hayford avails himself for vacant Hearts of Oak coaching job

Published on: 26 July 2023

Experienced Ghanaian coach Bashir Hayford has expressed his eagerness to take on the vacant Hearts of Oak coaching role.

The job became available following the departure of David Ocloo, who moved to Kotoko after serving as the stop-gap coach for the Accra-based side.

Hearts of Oak began the season with high hopes under the guidance of GPL-winning coach Samuel Boadu.

However, as results took a downturn, Boadu had to be let go, and Serbian Trainer Slavko Matic was brought in as his replacement. U

nfortunately, Matic faced a similar fate as poor results continued to plague the team, leading to his sacking at the training centre by fans.

With the team struggling and in search of stability, David Ocloo was appointed as the interim coach to steer them through the remainder of the season.

Under Ocloo's guidance, the team managed a 12th-place finish in the Ghana Premier League.

When asked by Mothers FM if he was ready to coach Hearts of Oak, Hayford said, "Why not? I am ever ready if only they see me as a helper.

“Look at my pedigree. I don’t know the team that will be difficult for me to coach if given the opportunity. For now, they won’t advertise for you to apply but I am ever ready if only they see me as a helper.”

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