Accra Hearts of Oak have appointed Can Vanli as the new technical advisor.

The Turkish coach (name pronounced Van-li Chan) joins the team for the remaining five matches of the campaign as the Phobians desperately fight to avoid relegation.

His appointment was made in a bid to strengthen the technical bench of after the dismissal of head coach Herbert Addo and his assistant Dauda Lutterodt. 

Speaking to Asempa FM  on Wednesday morning, board member Frank Nelson confirmed the news. “We can confirm Can Vannli is on the technical bench to offer assistance. He is here to offer assistance and advice to the technical team on the last five matches.”

Eddie Ansah keeps his role as caretaker while a decision on Vanli's full time appointment will be decided at the end of the season.

The Turkish manager’s first job as advisor will be the midweek fixture against Liberty Professionals at the Carl Reindorf Park.

Who is Vanli?

Can Vanli is a UEFA Pro-License, UEFA A License and a Turkish Prof Head Coach License holder.

He was a member of the Turkish national team technical staff between 2002 and 2004. The Turkish team won bronze at the FIFA World Cup in 2002. 

Vanli moved to club coaching between 2005 and 2006 where he was assistant coach of Turksih league B side Eyupspor and league A side Karşıyaka İzmir.

In 2010, Can Vanlli moved to the Maldives where he was coach of Premier side VB Sports Club. In his first season, he won the league with the Maldives side going unbeaten throughout the season.

He also won the President’s Cup and the Charity Shield in 2010. His first year was completed when he was awarded the Coach of the Year accolade in the Maldives.

In 2011, Can won the FA Cup as well as the Premier League and Charity Shield for the second successive year and winning the Maldives Coach of the year yet again.

In 2013, Can moved to Lebanon where he took charge of AL Ahed. Can continued his fine trophy run when he won the Elites cup with the Lebanese side. 

In 2010, the Ghana FA shortlisted him for the Black Stars job in 2010 after the departure of Serbian Milovan Rajevac but Joy Sports sources say he was booted out of contention when it was noticed that his CV had been heavily embellished.

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