Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak appoint Bosnian Nebojsa Kapor as new head coach

Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Nebojsa Kapor as its new Head Coach. The Board of Directors finalized a 2-year contract with the Bosnian tactician.

This decision follows a comprehensive talent search designed to completely restructure the technical baseline of the capital city giants.

According to the club’s official statement, the signing represents the foundation of an ambitious rebuilding strategy. The management aims to systematically guide the “Phobians” back to their historical position as a dominant power within both local competitions and continental club tournaments.

A new strategic vision

The administrative hierarchy explicitly framed the arrival of the new gaffer as the start of a fundamental transition. The leadership looks to move past a string of highly inconsistent domestic campaigns.

The official statement noted that Kapor’s appointment marks the opening chapter of a much broader layout of impending structural upgrades.

Management stated that this appointment is the first of several technical appointments to be made in the coming weeks as the Club prepares for the next season.

The long-term initiative focuses squarely on constructing highly disciplined, modern, and fluid attacking setups while establishing an explicit focus on standard youth development structures.

Proven local credentials

The board’s choice brings crucial operational familiarity with the demands of the Ghana Premier League. As a highly qualified professional possessing a UEFA License, Kapor has previously commanded technical benches across several competitive domestic levels.

His extensive managerial portfolio includes stints at Tema Youth FC, Bechem United FC, and Medeama SC.

The management structure heavily weighted this specific experience during the vetting process. They highlighted that his distinct tactical methodologies and clear core principles align seamlessly with the club’s revised roadmap.

Restoring Phobian stability

This tactical shift arrives closely on the heels of the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, which witnessed the high-profile departure of former head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.

Dramani’s exit pushed the club to seek out a leader capable of establishing immediate structural balance. The administration expressed total certainty in their choice to guide the team forward.

In a direct appeal to the fan base to foster unity behind the incoming technical staff, the club leadership affirmed that the Board is confident Coach Kapor has the leadership and technical competence to lead Hearts of Oak into a new era of stability and success.