The former Black Stars assistant coach has signed a two-year contract with the Phobians, taking charge as head coach with immediate effect.
Ghana Premier League powerhouse Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Mas-ud Didi Dramani as the club's head coach ahead of the 2025-26 season's campaign.
Didi Dramani on Friday, June 20, 2025 penned a two-year contact at the Hearts of Oak secretariat in Accra as the club commences its strategic technical team reshuffle after the just-concluded season.
The former Kotoko coach, Didi Dramani, who is widely respected for his tactical acumen and player development track record, is replacing Ouattara Aboubakar, the Ivorian trainer who oversaw a turbulent spell with the Phobians.
The club's official statement reads: “ Following a comprehensive evaluation of the technical team and player performance in the recently concluded Ghana Premier League season, the board of Accra Hearts of Oak has implemented a strategic changes to strengthen the team. Effective immediately, Coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani has been appointed as head coach on a two-year contract”
Didi Dramani has a vast experience in coaching, having stint with Right to Dream Academy and leading Ghana's Black Maidens to win Bronze at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan before winning the domestic double (Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup) with Asante Kotoko in 2013 and 2014.
He served as assistant coach to Otto Addo and subsequently Chris Hughton - to qualify Ghana to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D'Ivoire.
Fiifi Parker and Abdulai Gazale to deputize Didi Dramani at Hearts of Oak?
The appointment of Didi Dramani signals Hearts of Oak's renewed ambition to re-establish themselves as a dominant force both domestically and in Africa.
As part of the technical shake-up, former Asante Kotoko assistant coach and current Basake Holy Stars head coach, Abdulai Gazale, is also set to join Hearts of Oak as the first assistant coach. Talks with Gazale are reportedly progressing smoothly, with both parties optimistic about finalizing the deal in the coming days.
Additionally, Fiifi Parker Hanson, who recently guided Golden Kick FC to the MTN FA Cup final, is lined up to become the second assistant coach, pending Dramani’s approval and final confirmation of his appointment.
If confirmed, the trio of Didi Dramani, Abdulai Gazale, and Fiifi Parker Hanson would form a formidable and experienced technical bench, combining national team exposure, Premier League experience, and youthful coaching dynamism.
