Former Hearts of Oak board member Frank Nelson has urged the club’s current leadership to continue supporting under-pressure coach Aboubakar Ouattara.
Ouattara, the Ivorian manager, has come under intense scrutiny following the club’s inconsistent performances in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
Hearts of Oak are without a win in their last two matches and sit in 5th place with 37 points, trailing leaders Gold Stars FC by seven points.
Despite the challenges, Frank Nelson expressed confidence that Ouattara can turn things around. “I believe the coach is performing well, and we should offer him more opportunities so that he can deliver,” Nelson said in an interview with Akoma FM.
He further emphasized Ouattara’s focus on giving young players a chance, even though it may not always align with the supporters’ expectations.
“He is attempting to provide opportunities for young boys to play, sometimes it may not be what we supporters want, but perhaps he has a different strategy. At the end of the day, this does not mean the coach won’t accept ideas from others, including supporters.”
Nelson remained hopeful about the team’s recovery, saying, “I believe Accra Hearts of Oak will recover, and I am confident we will do something. I believe that the players must encourage themselves at times, as this is their career, and being signed will benefit them.”
Hearts of Oak will look to bounce back when they face Nations FC in a rescheduled Matchday 21 game at the Tuba Astroturf on Thursday, with the match scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.
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