EXCLUSIVE: Accra Hearts of Oak Set to Appoint former Asante Kotoko Goalkeepers Trainer Ahead of 2025/26 Season

Accra Hearts of Oak are on the verge of appointing former Asante Kotoko goalkeepers trainer Najahu Issa in a move aimed at strengthening their technical bench ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

The experienced goalkeepers trainer, who previously worked with rivals Asante Kotoko, has been identified by the Phobians as the ideal candidate to take charge of their goalkeeping department following recent restructuring within the club’s backroom staff.

Sources close to the club reveal that advanced discussions have taken place, with both parties reaching a verbal agreement. A formal announcement is expected in the coming days once contractual terms are finalized.

Najahu Issa is well-respected for his tactical discipline and specialized training methods, which were credited with improving the performances of several Kotoko shot-stoppers during his stint with the Porcupine Warriors.

Hearts of Oak’s move to bring in Issa is part of a broader strategy to revamp their technical team and restore the club’s competitiveness in the league and on the continental stage. The decision also underscores the club’s ambition to rival the best by investing in proven expertise.

Should the deal be completed, Najahu Issa will reunite with several former colleagues and work closely with the club’s newly appointed head coach to prepare the squad for pre-season.

This potential signing marks yet another major statement by Hearts of Oak as they aim to return to their glory days with a blend of youth, experience, and technical precision.