Hearts of Oak confirm Frank Nuttal as new coach

fiifi anaman

February 16, 2017 4:33 PM

The Scot will be in charge of the Phobians for the next two years

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Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak have confirmed the appointment of Scottish Frank Elliot Nuttal as the clubs new Head Coach.

The 48-year-old arrived in Ghana last Thursday and met with the board of the Phobians in the subsequent days to negotiate a deal.

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After a week of intense rumours, the 20-time Ghana champions have finally announced that the former Gor Mahia manager has inked a two-year deal.

Below is a statement released by the club on Thursday:

"Accra Hearts of Oak is delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Elliot Nuttal as the new head coach of the club.

The Scot has signed a two-year-deal and has already taken charge of training. He will be assisted by coach Henry Lamptey.

Frank Nuttal has rich experience on the African continent having won the league with Kenyan giants Gor Mahia.

We are happy to welcome coach Nuttal to Accra Hearts of Oak."

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Nuttal rose to prominence by winning back-to-back Kenya Premier League titles with Gor Mahia in 2014 and 2015, the second of which was achieved with an all-season unbeaten record.

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