Slavko Matic has been advised to stay away from Hearts of Oak - Alhaji Akanbi reveals

Published on: 08 March 2023

Board Member of Hearts of Oak, Alhaji Akanbi has confirmed that the head coach for the side, Slavko Matic has been advised to stay away from the club.

His comment comes after fans of the Phobian Club prevented the Serbian gaffer from holding training session with the playing body ahead of the Super Clash against Asante Kotoko on Sunday.

The fans demanded Matic is sacked after suffering back-to-back defeats against Aduana Stars and city rivals, Great Olympics.

Matic was however not in the dugout for the clash as assistant coach for the side, David Ocloo led the side to claim all three points and also lifted the President's Cup.

However, speaking in an interview, Alhaji Akanbi revealed the 43-year-old has been advised to stay away from the club.

"Slavko Matic has been asked to stay away," he told Sunyani-based Service Radio.

"We will meet Togbe Afede then we will see the way forward," he added.

Hearts of Oak now sit on the 5th position with 31 points following the win and will play Bibiani Gold Stars in the matchday 21 games at DUN's Park.

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