Hearts of Oak made a coaching change that upset their former leader. The Ghana football club hired Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as head coach on June 20. Dramani will lead the team for two seasons starting with the 2025/26 campaign. The new coach previously worked as an assistant with Ghana's national team. Club officials signed him to guide the Phobians forward.
Aboubakar Ouattara learned about his replacement through public announcements. The Ivorian had managed Hearts of Oak for two full seasons before losing his job. He spoke on Pure FM radio about the club's approach to the situation. Ouattara said management failed to discuss the decision with him first. The former coach called the process a major mistake.
Football teams should communicate with current staff before making personnel changes. Ouattara believed club leaders should have spoken with him directly about their plans. He felt ignored when officials moved ahead without any conversation. The coach used the term ghosted to describe how management treated him. Such actions damage relationships between clubs and their employees.
Hearts of Oak gave Ouattara a different role after removing him as head coach. The club named him Special Advisor to the Board of Directors. This position allows him to stay connected with the organization. Management hoped the new arrangement would help both sides move forward. The change takes effect as Dramani prepares for his first season.
Aboubakar Ouattara learned about his replacement through public announcements. The Ivorian had managed Hearts of Oak for two full seasons before losing his job. He spoke on Pure FM radio about the club's approach to the situation. Ouattara said management failed to discuss the decision with him first. The former coach called the process a major mistake.
Football teams should communicate with current staff before making personnel changes. Ouattara believed club leaders should have spoken with him directly about their plans. He felt ignored when officials moved ahead without any conversation. The coach used the term ghosted to describe how management treated him. Such actions damage relationships between clubs and their employees.
Hearts of Oak gave Ouattara a different role after removing him as head coach. The club named him Special Advisor to the Board of Directors. This position allows him to stay connected with the organization. Management hoped the new arrangement would help both sides move forward. The change takes effect as Dramani prepares for his first season.
