Hearts of Oak set to appoint Swedish trainer Tom Strand as new head coach
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are set to appoint Swedish trainer Tom Strand as their new head coach.
The Phobians are currently without a substantive trainer following the sacking of Dutch coach Martinus Koopman over unimpressive results in the Ghana Premier League.
Koopman joined Hearts of Oak before the start of the season and was mandated to revive the club after enduring a difficult season last term that saw the Phobians finish 12th on the league table. However, the Dutch gaffer fell short of the club’s expectations and was shown the exit door.
According to reports in the media, the former Ghana Premier League champions are in advanced discussion with Tom Strand to take up the vacant coaching job.
Currently based in Sweden, Strand is expected to make the move if the ongoing negotiations are successfully concluded.
Tom Strand is not new to Ghana football. He has had spells with Great Olympics and Medeama respectively.
Hearts of Oak are currently in sixth position on the table with 16 points. They will travel to Dormaa to face Aduana Stars in week 13 of the Ghana Premier League.
Meanwhile, the Phobians have been kicked out of the FA Cup competition following their defeat to Nania FC on Wednesday at the Pobiman Complex.