EXCLUSIVE: Hearts of Oak reach agreement in principle to appoint Maxwell Konadu as their new Head Coach

Ghanaian club Hearts of Oak has agreed to appoint Maxwell Konadu as their new Head Coach.

Konadu will replace Aboubakar Ouattara, who will become Technical Director. The club is finalizing the details with Konadu, who recently left South African team Black Leopards. His return to Ghana's top league is a significant move for Hearts. They aim to restore their former glory in Ghanaian football.

Konadu, 52, knows the Ghana Premier League well. He recently led Nsoatreman FC to an MTN FA Cup victory before his brief stint in South Africa. His coaching experience includes roles with Ghana’s U-23 team and multiple positions with the Black Stars. He has worked alongside notable coaches like Milovan Rajevac and Avram Grant.

If finalized, Konadu will face challenges ahead. Ouattara has led Hearts to fifth place this season, but the club is transitioning. Several key players are likely to leave after the season ends, requiring a squad overhaul. Konadu must stabilize the team and build a competitive side for future titles.

Hearts of Oak last won the league in 2021 and want to reclaim their position at the top of Ghanaian football. Promoting Ouattara while hiring an experienced coach like Konadu shows renewed ambition for the club.

As one of Ghana's respected coaches, Konadu's appointment could energize fans and bring optimism back to Hearts. With his blend of domestic and international experience, the club hopes he can lead them into a successful new era.