Hearts of Oak have officially reassigned Aboubakar Ouattara from his role as head coach to serve as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors.

This development follows the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as the club’s new head coach on a two-year contract.

Ouattara, who led the team over the past two seasons, played a key role in helping the Phobians avoid relegation and secure a fourth-place finish in the just-ended Ghana Premier League season.

In an official statement, the club said: “The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has re-assigned Aboubakar Ouattara from the role of Head Coach to Special Advisor to the Board of Directors.

“As a Special Advisor, Aboubakar Ouattara will be working directly with the Board of Directors on special assignments and duties. The Board conveys its congratulations to Aboubakar Ouattara in his new role and looks forward to a good collaboration to move the club to new heights.”

Meanwhile, newly appointed head coach Didi Dramani has the immediate task of preparing the team for the 2025 President's Cup clash against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko.

The one-off match is scheduled for July 6, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.