Official: Kosta Papic reappointed as Hearts of Oak head coach

Published on: 01 December 2020

Ghana Premier League side, Accra Hearts of Oak have reappointed Kosta Papic as their new head coach.

The Serbian trainer replaces Edward Nii Odoom who has been in charge of the last season following the departure of Kim Grant.

Odoom was in the dugout in Hearts of Oak 2-2 stalemate with Ashgold and their 1-0 defeat to Inter Allies.

On Sunday, Papic was spotted at the Accra Sports Stadium with board members of the club.

On Monday, a meeting was held together with Togbe Afede XIV and a deal was reached.

The 60-year-old Papic returns to the Phobians 11 years after leading them to the 2008/09 Ghana Premier League title during his one-year stint with the club.

Incidentally, it was the last time Hearts won the Ghana's elite league.

He will be assisted by Asare Bediako, who was appointed assistant coach in November.

His first assignment will be to lead the Phobians against league leaders Karela United in the fourth-week fixture in Accra on Friday.

Since leaving the shores of Ghana, the Serbian continued his career on the continent where he coached various clubs, including Young Africans of Tanzania, South African sides Black Leopards, Chippa United, Polokwane City and Royal Eagles.

He was appointed national coach of eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland) in December 2018 and left the role in December 2019.

Papic takes over a side which has managed just a point in two matches this season and sit at the bottom of the league log.

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