Accra Hearts of Oak, one of Ghana’s top football clubs, has announced that they have mutually parted ways with their head coach, Martinus Koopman. The decision was made as part of the club’s grand aim of restructuring the technical team as they continue with the 2023-24 football season.
In a press statement released on November 14, 2023, Hearts of Oak Management stated that current assistant coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru, has been mandated to take charge as the acting head coach until further notice. The move is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team and help improve their performance in the upcoming matches.
The decision to part ways with Koopman was not an easy one, but it was necessary for the club’s growth and development. Hearts of Oak Management thanked Coach Koopman for his services while at the club and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Koopman had joined Hearts of Oak in 2022, and during his tenure, he had led the team to several victories. However, the club’s management felt that it was time to make some changes to the technical team to ensure that the team remained competitive in the upcoming matches.
Heart of Oak’s fans have expressed their support for the decision, with many stating that they are looking forward to seeing what changes Bashiru will bring to the team. Bashiru, who has been with the team for some time, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team and help them improve their performance in the upcoming matches.
In conclusion, the decision by Hearts of Oak to part ways with Coach Koopman and appoint Abdul Rahim Bashiru as the acting head coach is expected to bring positive changes to the team. Fans of the club are eagerly waiting to see how the team performs under the new leadership and are optimistic about their chances of success in the upcoming matches.