Hearts unveil Didi Dramani as new coach
Newly appointed Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Mas- Ud Didi Dramani, says his aim is to consolidate a distinct philosophy and style of play that will resonate across the first team and youth teams of the club.
Addressing the media at his official unveiling yesterday, the two-time Ghana Premier League-winning coach stated that the Rainbow Club had a rich tradition that needed to be safeguarded and built upon for generations to come.
“I have tried to understand the vision of the board, its clear direction, consistency, and sustainability. We will strive to implement a more progressive development approach to build on it,” he said.
While acknowledging what has been established over the years at the club, he noted that he, along with his technical staff, will maintain consistency and improve structures, particularly through comprehensive technical programmes that will enhance both individual players and the team as a whole.
“Under Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club comes the Oaks FC, Royal Oaks, Auroras, and the first team. Our aim is to institute vertical integration from the youth levels to the mainstream, which means we need a clear direction, consistency, and a more sustainable approach across the divide. Therefore, we are beginning to put in place the right measures and consolidate what has already been established,” he assured.
He thanked the board for the opportunity to choose his staff and asked for continuous support for the technical team in order to build a culture of winning within the club.
Coach Dramani has already hit the ground running as he begins preparation for the weekend’s President’s Cup match against Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium, as well as a championship in Nigeria.
The 59-year-old former Black Stars Assistant Coach and Black Galaxies coach signed a two-year deal with Hearts with the task of turning around the club’s dwindling fortunes in recent years.
The event was also used to unveil coach Dramani’s first assistant coach, Abdulai Gazale; goalkeeper’s trainer Najahu Issah; video analyst Peter Adu Boafo; and team manager Henry Mantey.
The event was also used to unveil coach Dramani’s first assistant coach Abdulai Gazale, goalkeepers trainer, Najahu Issah, video analyst, Peter Adu Boafo, and team manager, Henry Mantey.
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
