EXCLUSIVE: Aboubakar Ouattara to Become Hearts of Oak Technical Director as Maxwell Konadu Set to Take Over Coaching Duties
In a strategic reshuffle at Accra Hearts of Oak, head coach Aboubakar Ouattara is poised to transition into the role of technical director following the impending appointment of Maxwell Konadu as the club’s new head coach, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.
Ouattara, who has led the Phobians throughout the 2024–25 Ghana Premier League season, will step aside at the conclusion of the campaign, scheduled to end on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He is expected to officially assume his new position, focusing on broader strategic and developmental responsibilities for the club.
Sources confirm that Hearts of Oak have reached an agreement in principle with Maxwell Konadu, a seasoned Ghanaian coach with a strong track record, to take over the team’s head coaching responsibilities. Club executives are prioritizing a swift conclusion to the negotiations to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting preparations for the upcoming season.
Under Ouattara’s guidance, Hearts of Oak currently sit fifth on the league table, with a strong possibility of finishing in the top four after the final matchday. His tenure has brought stability to the team, yet the club aims to reinvigorate its technical setup with Konadu’s extensive experience.
Maxwell Konadu’s resume includes leadership of Ghana’s U-23 national team, multiple stints as assistant coach to the senior Black Stars, and domestic success with Nsoatreman FC, whom he led to an FA Cup victory. The club believes Konadu’s pedigree and tactical insight will be crucial in ending Hearts of Oak’s league title drought, which has lasted since 2021.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
