Hearts of Oak appoint Mercy Tagoe as head coach of women’s team

The 49-year-old’s appointment forms part of a shake-up of the club’s technical team, a statement from Hearts said.

Meanwhile, for the men’s team, Dutchman Rene Hiddink has been announced as the Phobians’ Technical Director, while Jerry Adiei Asare takes over as goalkeepers’ trainer.

“These changes are to ensure good technical direction for the club and most importantly, bring coordination to not only the senior team, but Auroras, Royal Oaks and the women's team (Oaks FC),” a statement from Hearts said.

“We are very hopeful that these changes and more to come, will position the club to achieve successes in the 2023/24 campaign and beyond.”

Also, Sebastian Barnes is now Hearts’ new Head of Scouting, with Carlos Klu appointed as Welfare Officer.

Read Hearts of Oak’s full statement below:   

The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak has made changes to the club's Technical Team. The reconstituted team will be led by Dutch technical brain, Rene Hiddink.

The first batch of technical appointments are:

Rene Hiddink - Technical Director

Jerry Adiei Asare - Goalkeeper Coach

Sebastian Barnes - Head of Scouting

Carlos Klu - Welfare Officer

Mercy Tagoe - Head Coach, Oaks FC (female team).

These changes are to ensure good technical direction for the club and most importantly, bring coordination to not only the senior team, but Auroras, Royal Oaks and the women's team (Oaks FC).

We are very hopeful that these changes and more to come, will position the club to achieve successes in the 2023/24 campaign and beyond.

The Board and management would like to take this opportunity to appeal to all followers of the club to offer their unflinching support to them and the team so together we will work for the collective interest of the team as we prepare for the new football season.

Meanwhile, the team is reporting to camp today, 29th July, and pre-season will commence on 1st August 2023.