Coach Ivan Minnaert expresses interest in Hearts of Oak job

Fomer AFC Leopard coach Ivan Minnaert has expressed interest in coaching Accra Hearts of Oak.

Ivan Minnaert said on Monday that he was open to taking over the vacant head coach position following the sack of Frank Nutall.

He has touted himself as the type who can revive Hearts of Oak, saying he "can win trophies" for the Phobians.

"Hearts of oak is a big name and I always wished to work with the top and best in the country so I was in Mali with Djoliba , in Kenya with AFC Leopard and in Guinea with AS Kaloum," He said.

"My presence has always being to revive the team and I think that is what Hearts of oak needs now."

He recounted his days with Djoliba when he led the Malians to beat Accra Hearts of oak in Accra in the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.

He praised the Hearts of Oak fans and described them as people who really understand football.

"We played Hearts of oak in the 2015 CAF confederation Cup league and beat them in Accra.

"Despite the fact that we could not qualify, the Accra fans gave us standing ovation for our performance, the action of the fans impressed me."

The Hearts of oak job has become one of the most difficult in the Ghana Premier league, as the demands for instant results from the fans has led to the sack of some coaches.

The Phobians have not won any major trophy for the past eight seasons and have sacked about 8 coaches within that period, with most sacks being precipitated by supporters' agitations.

But Speaking to Ash Fm in Kumasi, Ivan Minnaert said he is ready and can stand the pressure that may come from the Hearts Of oak fans.

"In my entire career has a coach, I have been met with pressure everywhere I v gone," he said.

"It is part of the game but the only thing is to stay positive, focus on the job and move forward".

Ivan Minnaert, after leaving Djoliba of Mali, joined AFC Leopard of Kenya but was sacked following a spate of poor results.

He later joined the Guinean giants AS Kaloumn from Rwandan side Mukuria Sports.

He came close to winning the league but lost the title as Horoya AC claimed the title early before the league ended due to superior point difference.