Hearts Oak to announce Carlos Pinto as Technical Director

Ghanaian giants, Accra Hearts Of Oak are set to announce a foreign trainer Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto to take up a Technical Director role, according to Oyerepa FM.

The Portuguese is set to arrive in Ghana to lead the technical unit of the Rainbow Club ahead of 2020-21 Ghana Premier League.

Oyerepa FM Sports further indicated that the Portuguese Coach will not only be a Technical Director but have oversight responsibility on Senior Side.

He is expected to work with the current head coach Edward Nii Odoom and a yet-to-be appointed assistant coach.

Per the report, Nii Odoom who has performed the dual role since the sacking of Kim Grant in 2019 will be made the assistant trainer.

The 46-year-old has previously handled Angolan clubs Clube Recreativo da Caala and Recreativo de Libolo.

He also coached Ethiopian giants Saint George SA.

Pinto last handled the FC Famalicão U23 from September 2019 to June 2020 playing 26 matches, winning just 4, losing 11 and drawing 11.

Hearts are preparing for the commencement of the new season scheduled to start November 13.

They travel to play Aduana Stars in the opening fixture at Dormaa.