Hearts Of Oak announce Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto as new Technical Director

Ghanaian giants, Accra Hearts Of Oak have announced Portuguese trainer Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto as the new Technical Director of the club.

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

Reports indicate 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, who reports suggest will made assistant.

Nii Odoom who has performed the dual role since the sacking of Kim Grant in 2019.

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.