Hearts of Oak board confident Samuel Boadu will succeed - Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV

Samuel Boadu with Togbe Afede XIV

Board Chairman of Hearts of Oak, Togeb Afede XIV has said the entire board remain confident in new coach Samuel Boadu.

Boadu joined the Ghana Premier League powerhouse on a three and half year deal after resigning from Medeama SC.

Despite club legends questioning the competence of the young gaffer, Togbe speaking to the club website said the club is willing to provide everything for Boadu to ensure he succeeds at the club.

He stressed that the board remain confident in the young trainer.

“We see him as a man of integrity who is looking for an opportunity, one which Hearts of Oak is able to provide him.

"The board is very confident that we have gotten the right person," he added.

He continued, “Our desire for him did not arise after the departure of Papic, he has been our long term target, the good news is that Hearts has been his long term target as well."

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Boadu will lead his side to face WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium this weekend.