Hearts of Oak are on the verge of appointing Serbian tactician Nebolja Kapor as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, with negotiations between both parties now at an advanced stage.The Rainbow Club is currently without a headline following the exit ofMas-Ud Didi Dramani following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Ghana Premier League giants have made significant progress in talks with the experienced trainer, and the deal is understood to be in its final stages as the club moves closer to confirming its new man ahead of the 2026/27 season.Kapor is no stranger to Ghanaian football, having previously coached Division One League side Tema Youth before taking charge of Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.His familiarity with the local game is believed to have played a key role in Hearts of Oak’s decision to pursue his appointment as they seek to rebuild and challenge for major honours next season.The Phobians have been working behind the scenes to secure a coach capable of steering the club back to the summit of Ghanaian football after an inconsistent campaign.The club’s hierarchy views Kapor as a coach with a strong understanding of the domestic football landscape and the experience required to lead one of the country’s biggest clubs.Despite widespread speculation, sources indicate that Kapor has not yet arrived in Ghana. However, discussions between the two parties have continued to progress positively, with only the final details of the agreement left to be concluded.Should the negotiations be successfully wrapped up, Hearts are expected to make an official announcement in the coming days, bringing an end to the search for a substantive head coach.The expected appointment would mark another chapter in Kapor’s coaching career in Ghana and provide Hearts of Oak with a fresh direction as preparations intensify for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.
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