Hearts of Oak Sack Coach Martinus Koopman After Ten Matches in Ghana Premier League

• Martinus Koopman has been sacked as Hearts of Oak
• The Dutch gaffer leaves the Ghanaian giants after ten games
• The Phobians are struggling in the new Ghana Premier League campaign

Accra Hearts of Oak have sacked Martinus Koopman after ten games in charge of the club.

The Dutch trainer won only two games during his time as coach of the former Ghana Premier League champions. He also drew six matches and lost two.

He will be replaced by assistant coach Abdul Bashiru ahead of Saturday's derby against Accra Lions.

"Hearts appoints Abdul Bashiru as acting head coach. The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed the club's assistant coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru, as the acting head coach. His appointment takes immediate effect,"wrote the club in their official website.

Hearts of Oak confirmed the sacking of the manager in a letter shared on social media.

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“This decision forms part of the club's grand aim of restructuring the technical team as we continue with the 2023-24 football season.," part of the statement from Hearts of Oak read.

The former African champions have struggled this season and currently sit 12th on the table.

The Phobians only escaped the drop last season after the final game of the campaign.

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The 21-year-old signed a three-year deal to join the Swiss topflight side in the winter transfer window.

The World Cup squad member is currently with the Black Galaxies team in Algeria and will join his new club after the Championship of African Nations, a tournament reserved for players plying their trades in the domestic leagues.