Hearts of Oak have appointed Serbian coach Nebojsa Kapor as their new head coach on a two-year contract as the Ghanaian club prepares for the 2026/27 season.
The Phobians have described the appointment as the beginning of “a new era” as they look to rebuild the club and challenge for greater success domestically and on the continental stage.
Kapor’s arrival follows an extensive recruitment exercise by Hearts of Oak, with the club saying the process was designed to identify a coach capable of helping restore the team’s position among the leading clubs in Ghana and Africa.
The Serbian, who holds a Uefa coaching licence, has considerable experience of Ghanaian football after previous spells in charge of Tema Youth, Bechem United and Medeama SC.
His knowledge of the Ghana Premier League was an important factor in Hearts’ decision to appoint him, while his reputation for working with young players and favouring an attacking approach also contributed to his selection.
Kapor now takes charge of a Hearts side that is seeking to recover from a disappointing campaign and improve its fortunes ahead of the new season.
The club’s board believes his coaching methods are suited to its long-term plans as it attempts to rebuild the team and establish a platform for sustained success.
In announcing the appointment, Hearts said Kapor’s philosophy was in line with the board’s broader vision for the future of the club.
The appointment is also expected to be the first in a series of changes to the club’s technical structure. Hearts said further technical developments are likely to be announced in the coming weeks as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign continue.
“The Board is confident Coach Kapor has the leadership and technical competence to lead Hearts of Oak into a new era of stability and success,” the statement read.
The club has also urged its supporters to give their backing to Kapor and his technical team as they begin work ahead of the new campaign.
There will be significant expectations on the new coach to deliver an improvement in results after the club’s disappointing previous season. His familiarity with Ghanaian football is expected to be an advantage as he begins the task of rebuilding the Phobians.
Kapor’s previous experience in the country means he already has an understanding of the Ghana Premier League and its demands. His time with Tema Youth, Bechem United and Medeama SC has given him experience of working within Ghana’s domestic football environment.
The club will also hope his ability to develop younger players can help shape a squad capable of competing at a higher level. His attacking philosophy is another aspect of his coaching approach that Hearts believe can contribute to their plans for the future.
The two-year contract gives Kapor time to implement his ideas and work towards the club’s ambitions of returning to prominence in Ghanaian and African football.
His first priority will be to prepare the team for the 2026/27 season and begin the rebuilding process following the difficulties of the previous campaign.
Hearts’ decision to appoint the Serbian comes as the club looks to make significant changes to its technical setup. With further announcements expected in the coming weeks, Kapor’s arrival could mark the start of a broader restructuring of the team’s football operations.
The Phobians will be hoping the new coach can use his experience, leadership and knowledge of Ghanaian football to guide the club back towards the summit.
For Kapor, the appointment represents an opportunity to lead one of Ghana’s prominent clubs into a new phase. For Hearts of Oak, it is a move designed to bring stability, success and a renewed challenge for domestic and continental honours.
The club has called on its supporters to stand behind the new head coach and his technical team as the preparations for the new season gather pace.
With a two-year contract in place and further technical changes expected, Kapor now begins the task of turning Hearts of Oak’s ambition of a “new era” into reality.
