Ghanaian giants, Hearts of Oak have appointed Ivorian tactician Aboubakar Ouattara as their new head coach.
The appointment which takes effect immediately has been announced by the capital-based club today, Friday, February 9.
According to the club statement, coach Aboubakar Ouattara will start training with the players next week.
“The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak have appointed the Ivorian - coach Aboubakar Ouattara as the club's substantive head coach. His appointment takes immediate effect.
“Coach Ouattara has signed a two-and-half-year contract with the Club and is expected to start training next week when the team returns from this weekend's friendly game against Techiman Eleven Wonders,” the statement from Hearts of Oak said.
Coach Aboubakar Ouattara holds a CAF License 'A' coaching certificate and has worked and achieved success in several African countries both as a coach and Technical Director.
The board of Hearts of Oak is confident that coach Aboubakar Ouattara will lead the team to enjoy success.