Sergio"s CV Better Than Kenichi - Odotei

The Strategic Committee Chairman of Hearts Of Oak, Vincent Odotei Sowah has said that newly appointed club Youth coach, Sergio Daniel Traguil has better curricula vitae (CV) than senior coach, Kenichi Yatsushashi.

According to the renowned politician cum football administrator, the Portuguese has experience having worked at the Benfica and Kaduna United, but Kenichi never had that experience before the club engaged him.

He said the club acquired the services of the 35-year-old and his assistant to build quality youth team and scout quality players which would be trapped into the senior team.

“The time I have spent in football and the experience I have acquired in football management tells me that your greatest asset and your production of quality players is down to scouting and good financial management,” Mr. Sowah said in an interview with Kumasi-based radio station, Sikka FM.

He explained that: “Scouting is very key because football business is a long gestation and it follows something we call ‘the pareto phenomenon’. Eighty percent (80%) of your business is bought by only 10%.

“So when scouting is well done, within five years one player can help you recoup what you’ve invested. When we look at his (Sergio Daniel Traguil) CV he has coached in the Portuguese second division and he did very well. He also had stints with Benfica.

“As we speak what we got from Kenichi (Yatsushashi), what he (Sergio) has is far better. At least he has coached in Nigeria with Kaduna United and currently Argo football club so he has some little relevant Africa football experience.” He noted.

Sportscrusader.com understands that Sergio Traguil is yet to officially write on the dotted lines confirming his commitment to the 2001 CAF Champions League winners, but Mr Sowah says the club has negotiated everything with him and will hand him either one and half season or two football seasons contract.

He however cleared the notion that Sergio is in the country to take over the technical team duties from Kenichi Yatsushashi.

“We have negotiated everything and we intend to offer him one and half seasons or two football seasons contract.

“But let me add that he is not here to take Kenichi’s job. It is not true that he is here to replace him.” He stated.

Sergio Traguil began work today (Monday, June 20) as the Youth development coach of Hearts, though he is yet to be officially contracted by the club.

Sergio"s CV Better Than Kenichi - Odotei

We Never Discussed Kenichi"s Future - Nelson

Board member of Hearts of Oak, Frank Nelson has rubbished claims the board held a meeting to discuss the future of Kenichi Yatsuhashi.

Reports in the media were rife that the Japanese American would be given a sack follow a slump in form as well as insubordination by the coach.

But Frank Nelson who doubles as a member of the Strategy committee has debunked all rumors.

“I don’t know where that news came from and seriously I was really amazed to have heard that in the media,” he said

“We only met to discuss the first round of the season, did a general assessment of the team and looked at how we can improve things going forward.”

“Kenichi is still our coach and we have not taken any decision or whatsoever to part ways with him.”

Hearts are fourth in the league three points behind leaders Wa All Stars.

We Never Discussed Kenichi"s Future - Nelson

I Will Not Risk Samudeen, Others - Kenichi Yatsuhashi

Accra Hearts of Oak Coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi has said he will only select Samudeen Ibrahim to play when he deems the player is ready for action.

The mercurial midfielder has not featured for the Phobians since the first day of the season when they played New Edubiase United in Accra.

He was injured in that game, and, has only now returned to training as he battles to regain full fitness ahead of the rest of the season.

The Japanese-American Coach has been pressured by fans of the club to introduce Samudeen into action, but, he says he will have none of that as the player is not ready to play.

“I will not risk playing any player when I know they are not ready to play, Coach Keni said, adding that like all returning players, they will have to go through the same regiment of training to be able to be passed fit to play.

“The likes of Paul Acquah, Ashitey Ollenu and others have been through this system, and, are now playing, and Samudeen will have to follow suit,” he said.

Others like Inusah Musah, Thomas Abbey, Owusu Bempah and Isaac Oduro he added, are also going through the system, and, will all have to bid their time before been introduced into real match situation.

“We will continue working on them at the training grounds, and, when they are ready to play, you will see them in action,” Coach Keni said.

 

 

I Will Not Risk Samudeen, Others - Kenichi Yatsuhashi

Kenichi Walks Out Of Post Match Press Conference

Hearts of Oak head coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi walked out of the post match press conference following his side’s 1-0 loss to Liberty Professionals at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday.

The Japanese tactician was furious about a questioned asked by a reporter who was standing beside him, insisting that the said reporter move from his position.

But the reporter refused to adhere to Kenichi’s instruction- an incidence which angered the coach leading to his unceremonious exit from the press room.

However, the event continued with Hearts Skipper Robin Gnagne followed by Liberty Professionals Skipper and Coach.

A first half goal from winger Issah Shaibu ensured that Liberty left the Accra Sports Stadium with all three points.

The results leave Hearts of Oak second on the log on 25 points, behind Leaders Wa All Stars who are on the same points.

The Phobians will round up the the first round of the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League with an away trip to Dawu to face Dreams FC

Kenichi Walks Out Of Post Match Press Conference

Aduana Coach Praises Kenichi"s Impact At Hearts

Aduana Stars Head Coach, Cioaba Aristica has praised Hearts of Oak trainer, Kenichi Yatsuhashi after their 1-1 draw on match week 13 of the Ghana Premier League.

The phobians, despite going down by a goal in Dormaa managed to bounce back in the second half to salvage a draw courtesy a strike from striker Cosmos Dauda and the Aduana Stars tacticians heaped praise Hearts’ display stating that Kenichi’s tactics prevented the Ogya Lads from sealing all three points.

Speaking to the media after the game, the Romanian coach noted that Hearts of Oak were very good on the day with Kenischi’s tactics.

“They [Hearts] are a very good team and played very good on the day and the coach employed a good tactics to prevent us from getting all the three points’’, Aristica said, adding that, ‘‘We came with the intention of getting all the three-point at stake but we were denied at the tail end of the game”.

The draw leaves Aduana Stars second on the league log on 23 points, 2 behind leaders Hearts of Oak.

Their next game will be at the Robert Mensah Stadium on Wednesday against bottom of the table Ebusua Dwarfs.

Aduana Coach Praises Kenichi"s Impact At Hearts

Hearts Management And Supporters Agree To "Cease Fire"

An agreement has been reached between the Management of Accra Hearts of Oak and the Supporters front for the avoidance of comment on the future of Kenichi Yatsuhashi, Sportsworldghana.com can confirm.

The agreement was reached at a meeting at the club’s secretariat in Accra on Wednesday.

There have been wide spread rumours that management of the Accra based club are considering firing their Japanese Trainer due to acts of insubordination but that has not gone down well with the supporters.

However, the leadership of Hearts of Oak’s supporters body have continuously rebuffed any attempt by management to fire Kenichi.

Following their 1-0 home defeat against Asante Kotoko last Monday, the Strategic Committee of Hearts of Oak conveyed a meeting with the supporters to discuss the future of Kenichi.

But a definite decision was not reached and both parties have agreed a principle not to comment on the future of the former Aspire Academy trainer until the Board take a decision.

Hearts of Oak seem to have found their rhythm under Kenichi Yatsuhashi after six years of continuous disappointment.

They are currently second on the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League table behind Leaders Wa All Stars after 10 games played.

Hearts Management And Supporters Agree To "Cease Fire"

Hearts "Determined" To Sack Kenichi

Reports reaching SportsCrusader.com indicates that some members of the Strategic Committee of Accra Hearts of Oak are still ‘determined’ to sack Head Coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi.

The Japanese tactician has in recent weeks come under intense criticism by some members of Hearts management, firstly over his social media outburst and subsequently his fallout with Mr. Vincent Odotei in a meeting.

But calm was restored between Kenichi and the Hearts Management, but Following last Monday’s defeat at home to arch rivals Asante Kotoko, reports has emerged again that the Japanese trainer is on the firing line.

SportsCrusader.com can exclusively reveal that a meeting took place on Wednesday afternoon between the Strategic Management team of Hearts and the Supporters front over the future of Kenichi.

It is understood that the Strategic Management team of the Phobians will be meeting the Board of Directors on Thursday for similar discussions.

Kenichi Yatsuhashi joined Heart during the off season and has been credited for the obvious improvement in the Phobians style of play which has attracted fans back to the Stadium.

Hearts "Determined" To Sack Kenichi

We Were Punished For Our Mistakes - Bashir

Problems stricken AshantiGold succumbed to a 2-1 loss against Hearts of Oak on Sunday.

And under-fire Coach Bashiru Hayford bemoaned his players loss of concentration in the game.

The Miners have had a zigzag start to the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL), season and pressure is mounting on the former Kotoko boss.

They needed to win over Hearts of Oak to re-affirm their desire of defending their league title. AshantiGold however got stunned by the Accra giants at the Len Clay Sports Stadium.

Cosmos Dauda scored twice for Hearts before Awudu Nafiu grabbed a consolation, but that wasn’t enough to earn AshGold anything out of the game.

“My boys played their hearts out but it was unfortunate they conceded two quick goals in the second half that made the difference.

“In football if you make a mistake, you are punished and if you don’t come out well you will be punished immediately. That is exactly what happened and I think we are going to prepare very well for the next game,” Hayford said after the game.

AshantiGold’s next league game is against Dwarfs at Cape Coast Sports Stadium at the weekend.

We Were Punished For Our Mistakes - Bashir

Kenichi Rubbish Media Reports

Hearts of Oak head coach, Coach Kenichi Yatsuhasi has rubbished speculations that he asked for a salary increment.

The Japanese-born American trained Coach has had a solid start to life in the Ghana Premier League, and reports emerged last week that he has asked for an increased salary.

“I refused to accept my unpaid salary and told them several times that they must pay our players and our assistant coaches first before they pay me,” he posted on his facebook page.

“My refusal to accept my unpaid salary has nothing to do with that I am unhappy with how much my salary is.”

“It is untrue that I am refusing my unpaid salary because I want to raise my salary. I believe my salary reflects my work on the pitch.”

The 46-year-old has guided Hearts of Oak to four wins so far this season. The Rainbow club were knocked out of the MTN FA Cup at the round of 32 on Saturday.

Kenichi Rubbish Media Reports

"Observing Football By Untrained Eyes Can Lead To Hasty Conclusions" - Yatsuhashi

Hearts of Oak head coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has hit back at critics who claim his players are doping.

President of Techiman City, Charles Kwadwo Ntim, popularly known in football circles as Mickey Charles, on Wednesday, alleged that the playing body of Hearts of Oak indulge in doping, and called on Ghana football association to test them before their game against his side on Sunday.

They allegations has not gone down with Kenichi Yatsuhashi, and he has taken to social media platform, Facebook to respond.

Below is what he wrote

Observing football match by untrained eyes can lead to wrong conclusions. Deep knowledge of “football fitness” paired with analysis system, such as Polar Heart Rate Monitors, ensures what is happening with our players’ bodies. Intensity and volume of the trainings must be monitored according to the macro cycle and the micro cycle.

Human body needs good balance of loads and rests. If the balance is not carefully planned and not carefully monitored, it can lead to injuries caused by accumulation of fatigues.

After having a very good training this morning, I maintained my health by swimming for 1,500 meters, and Polar V800 kept track of my training routine.

"Observing Football By Untrained Eyes Can Lead To Hasty Conclusions" - Yatsuhashi

Wa All Stars Match Is Crucial - Kenichi

The head coach of Hearts of Oak Kenichi Yatsuhashi has said the club’s Premier League match against Wa All Stars is good tie to test his side ability to win the Ghana Premier League.

Kenichi Yatsuhashi, who was ill last week, says he has fully recovered and will be on the bench to oversee the action of his lads in Sunday.

“Right now, I am feeling much better and as you can see, I am back on the pitch. I will make sure I will be there for this match against Wa All Stars,” he told a section of the media at the clubs training ground on Wednesday.

Touching on their upcoming game against Wa All Stars, he said, “This match is very important and I think both players know, coaches know, supporters know it is going to be a good match and a good test for us if we can take this opportunity.”

Wa All Stars Match Is Crucial - Kenichi

Kenichi Did Not Collapse - Hearts

Accra Hearts of Oak has rubbished media reports that head coach of the club, Kenichi Yatsuhashi collapsed earlier today.

There were media reports on Friday that the Japanese-American trainer collapsed during his usual routines, but Public Relations Officer (PRO) Kwame Larbi Opare Addo, on behalf of the club dispelled the reports.

He explained that Kenichi went to the hospital for a check up and not because he collapsed.

“Kenichi is okay, he went to see a doctor for an X-ray scan after some pains. I do not think there was any collapse; it was just about some pains he was experiencing, which is normal,” Mr Addo explained to Class FM.

Kenichi Yatsuhashi was not available for the club’s training on Friday morning ahead of their MTN FA Cup match against Wassaman on Saturday 26 March 2016.

The training session for the team was handled by assistant coach Yaw Preko and former Hearts of Oak player Joe Addo at the Ajax Park in Accra.

Kenichi Did Not Collapse - Hearts

Hearts Made Impossible, Possible - Kenichi

Accra Hearts of Oak Head Coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi says his team exceeded his expectations in their 2-3 win over Inter Allies.

The Phobians went two goals down courtesy of Frederick Boateng and Gockel Ahortor with barely half an hour to end proceedings, but rainbow lighten the Tema Sports Stadium and thunder followed, striking the ‘Eleven Is To One’ to second home league defeat in 26 matches.

Yatsuhashi lacked the adjectives to describe how he felt after the win and gave credit to his team for making the ‘impossible possible’.

“We struggled in the first half, things didn’t go our way as we planned, and I have to give a lot of credit to our opponents. They are a very strong side and I think they deserve the credit,” the Japanese-American trainer told the press after the game.

“We changed some things in the second half and things were still not going our way, but the players made the impossible possible. It is their win, and not my win.

“There are no words to explain (my feelings for this game). We made some little tactical changes, but to be very fair, either team could have won the game. I think we were lucky today, but to be lucky, we had to make a lot of effort and our players did that very well.” He said.

Hearts Made Impossible, Possible - Kenichi

GPL WEEK 5 SUMMARY: Kotoko End Hoodoo, Hearts Marches On...

Another super quality weekend of Ghana football came to an end. Orgasmic football, delicious goals, twist and turns and job saving goals.

The Match Week Five began on Friday night. Kumasi Asante Kotoko whose worst league run for the first time in 42 years, ended their abysmal season with a 1-0 win over Sekondi Hasaacas at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium courtesy of Kwame Boateng’s 71st minute low strike.

Kotoko’s end of turbulent run in this year’s league was however marred by Eric Bekoe’s allegations that David Duncan insulted, match referee played 75 minutes for the Porcupine Warriors and becoming an urgent prophet, prophesying that Kotoko can’t stand stand might for Hearts of Oak.

The action continued on Saturday in Obuasi. Defending league champions Ashanti Gold drew their fourth game in succession piling more pressure on Bashir Hayford to get the team winning before they are overthrown for the crown.

A super afternoon,  super football was capped off by Bright Adjei, who scored an overhead kick in the 89th minute to level the game which was witnessed by Black Stars coach, Avram Grant and David Duncan of Asante Kotoko.

Due to Medeama’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup, five league centres were entertained by the beautiful game.

Eight (8) goals were registered across the five (5) centers by seven (7) players, but overall eleven (11) goals were recorded on Match Week Five.

The satellites were at the Tema sports stadium when Inter Allies hosted unbeaten Hearts of Oak.

Spectators were served the meal of anxiety, tenacity, and the spirit of ‘never say die until the bones are rotten.’

When Inter Allies seem to have buried ‘sushie’, a Toyota engine out of the blue sent Kenichi Yatsuhashi flying high in the air. Frederick Boateng poked through Hearts’ backline to beat Suleiman Abdulai before thumped in a thunderbolt from 35-yards — satisfying his promise earlier in the week that he will score against the Phobians.

However, Mustapha Essuman — ‘one man thousand’ or ‘Lord of the green turf’ made the ‘impossible possible.’

The Rasta man, ironed Inter Allies, and his ball distribution became deadly. He developed the eye of an eagle, the pinching power of needle, and covered the grass with aplomb.

He strolled the pitch like a possessed python, and meandered a Ronaldinho-like pass to Isaac Mensah to pull one back. The architecture drove past Gockel Ahortor to feed Samuel Yeboah, who found the bulky Ibrahim Musah to draw parity on the 83th minute.

Tema sports stadium erupted and part of the net barricading the pitch went to sleep.

The sucker punch came 6 minutes later, when the industrious Owusu Bempah found found the feet of the the elephant weighted Ibrahim Musah on the left flank. He dummied Simon Martey, before unleashing the ‘Ebolaristic’ virus which sent Inter Allies into the grave.

And Heart left Tema with a come-back football loving fans in Ghana hardly see on our local scene.

Week Five Results:

Techiman City 1 – 0 Dreams FC

WAFA 1 – 0 Liberty Professionals

Bechem United 0 – 0 Ebusua Dwarfs

Wa All Stars 1 – 0 New Edubiase

Inter Allies 2 – 3 Hearts of Oak

Ashanti Gold 1 – 1 Aduana Stars

Asante Kotoko 1 – 0 Sekondi Hasaacas

GPL WEEK 5 SUMMARY: Kotoko End Hoodoo, Hearts Marches On...

GPL Week Five Team

The 2015/16 Ghana Premier League clock is ticking faster and the excitement is dancing simultaneously with the tune and sportscrusader.com continue to serve cherish readers what is best.

Match Week Five began with Kotoko’s ‘crises meeting’ paying off whilst their opponents, Sekondi Hasaacas credited referee, Maxwell Hanson, for the Porcupine Warriors win.

Outstanding football was played across the length and breath of Ghana between  18 and 20th, and sportscrusader.com presents the most influential players for their various teams during the weekend.

Richard Ofori (GK – Wa All Stars) – Richard Ofori his call up to the national team for the upcoming Afcon 2017 qualifier against Mozambique has been read with different meaning, but the lad is from a different planet. Four clean sheets in five matches is incredible.

Godfred Saka (Aduana Stars) – He is becoming the Saka that was a star in Ghana’s journey to the 2014 CHAN tournament in South Africa. A beast as ever on the right flank.

Kingsley Nnamdi (Inter Allies) – The rock of Inter Allies backline. The Nigerian import is class. His composure, distribution of play is diamond.

Osei Agyemang (Asante Kotoko) – He frustrated Eric Bekoe all night and organised Kotoko’s defence superbly.

Abdul Bashiru (Dreams FC) – His work rate, crosses, passes are second to none. He was at his usual best at the Den in the battle of league debutants.

Gockel Ahortor (Inter Allies) – A midfield general in his own right, Gockel Ahortor of the turf. He capped off best display with a sumptuous free kick from about 30-yards — symbolizing he walk the talk.

Mustapha Essuman (Hearts of Oak) – The engine of the Toyota machine in the camp of Hearts of Oak. He began slowly  against Inter Allies, but when he woke up from his siesta, every touch on the ball was gold.

Baba Mahama (Techiman City) – The president of the green grass. The white blood cell of Techiman City, the father of classic goals.  Great afternoon, great goal.

Osei Baffour (Ashanti Gold) – Osei Baffour had his best game in the colors AshGold on Saturday. He was on the day for the Miners and scored from the spot to give AshGold the lead.

Martin Antwi (WAFA) – The unsung hero of the Sogakope-based club. Martin Antwi catapulted Liberty Professionals into the bushes in Sogakope — the most compact side in this year’s league.

Ibrahim Musah (Hearts of Oak) – A super sub he was named, but I go for a doctor. Ibrahim Musah was passenger, but when opportunities came his way, he saved the dying the bleaking rain bow. If his equaliser wasn’t gorgeous, then his the if the ball could confess, it would tell you the winner had what it takes for one to have an orgasm.

Subs:

George Owu (Sekondi Hasaacas)

Nah Quansah (Dreams FC )

Stephen Aidoo (Ebusua Dwarfs)

Robin Gnagne (Hearts of Oak)

Theophilous Nyame (Asante Kotoko)

Gerald Arkson (Liberty Professionals)

Evans Mensah (Inter Allies)

Coach: Kenichi Yatsuhashi

GPL Week Five Team

Kenichi Happy With Players

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach, Kenichi Yatsuhashi has heaped praises on his players for their hard fought win over Inter Allies.

The Phobians came from 2 goals down to beat Inter Allies 3-2 at the Tema sports stadium on Sunday.

And elated Yatsuhashi praised the output of his players for a win against a difficult side who made things tough for them.

“We struggled in the first half, things didn’t go our way as we planned, and I have to give a lot of credit to our opponents. They are a very strong side and I think they deserve the credit,” the Japanese-American trainer told the press after the game.

“We changed some things in the second half and things were still not going our way, but the players made the impossible possible. It is their win, and not my win,” he said.

The 46-year-old lacked adjectives to describe his feelings after the game.

“There are no words to explain. We made some little tactical changes, but to very fair, either team could have won the game. I think we were lucky today, but to be lucky, we had to make a lot of effort and our players did very well,” he added.

Kenichi Happy With Players

Herbert Addo Not Surprised At Hearts" Start

Inter Allies head coach, Hebert Addo says he not surprised Accra Hearts of Oak has started the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL) on a high. 

Herbert Addo who was in charge of the Phobians at the early part of last season believes the players have gained experience over the last year and this has given the club more stability.

The veteran trainer will lead Inter Allies to meet his former employers this weekend at the Tema Sports Stadium and he has praises for his successor.

“I am not surprised about their start. Hearts of Oak is a very big club,” Herbert told Accra based Adom FM.

“They criticized the coach, labeling him a carpenter and so on, but, he is working well and getting the results,” he said.

Hebert Addo also believes stability in the team is key to the results the club is yielding.

“The players are also experienced. They’ve been together since last year when I was with them, they are the same players with just a few additions.

“They are playing well and are one of the most stable teams alongside Medeama SC , Wa All Stars and AshantiGold,” Coach Addo said.

Inter Allies are 10th on the GPL log after winning one, drawing two and losing one in their opening four matches of the campaign.

Herbert Addo Not Surprised At Hearts" Start

Kenichi Has Vindicated Me - Gerald Ankrah

Former Managing Director (MD), of Accra Hearts of Oak, Gerald Ankrah says Kenichi Yatsuhashi has vindicated him.

The Board and Management of Accra Hearts of Oak were criticized by football connoisseurs in Ghana after Mr Ankrah approved the appointment of Kenichi Yatsuhashi as Herbert Addo’s successor for the club.

Fans of the club demanded for heads to roll when their pre-season was poor, and Mr. Ankrah resigned after several incessant attacks.

The Phobians have started the Ghana Premier League well and the club’s former MD feels vindicated in appointing the former Aspire Academy players development coach.

He said he had no hard feelings towards his critics.

“Well I took it as a normal thing, let me be honest that majority of our people or most our people did not really understand but there was a lot of thoughts that went into the choosing of Coach Kenichi.

“And it was done by a committee of which I was a member but in taking this decision it was purely the Managing Director versus the rest of Hearts of Oak,” he told Accra based Kasapa FM.

“I thank God that people have seen the benefit of the coach. I will not want to take the glory alone but I think it was all God’s way of working.

“In every situation we have people who are visionaries and people who don’t really understand the vision but I am praying that Coach Kenichi will succeed and the supporters will see the benefits of his appointment and together we restore the Hearts of Oak glory.” he said.

Accra Hearts of Oak are currently first on the league log with 10 points, two more than close contenders Wa All Stars and Dreams FC after four games.

Kenichi Has Vindicated Me - Gerald Ankrah

Hearts Coach, Kenichi Has Shocked Me - Fawaz Zowk

Former Board member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Fawaz Zowk has confessed that he is shocked by the start the club has made to the  2015/16 Ghana Premier league.

The Phobians have won three of their opening four league matches and have drawn the other, and this, Fawaz Zowk is impressed with.

When Hearts first appointed Coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi he promised to lead fans of the 2000 CAF Champions League winners to force him out of the club when they started recording some dismal results in pre-season.

But he has now changed his mindset on what he earlier called and has now ask fans of the club to throw their weight behind the Japanese-American even in difficult times.

“It has been a very good performance in the league so far, i can’t remember the last time we [Hearts] won three matches and drew one at the beginning of a season. The players have shocked me, the technical men have also shocked me and I hope that this spirit will continue,” Fawaz Zowk told Kumasi based Otec FM.

He added: “We are looking forward to winning the league. Nothing will apiece the supporters including myself if we end  the season without the league”.

Fawaz Zowk also called on supporters not to abandon the club when difficult times arise.

“I will say the supporters should go to the stadium to support the team and encourage the players. I am entreating them to try and travel with the team to away matches as well so that the morale will always be high,” he said.

“I want to add that when the team is not playing well, they should be patient and keep on supporting because they have truly proved all of us wrong with their output so far,” He stated.

Hearts Coach, Kenichi Has Shocked Me - Fawaz Zowk

Stop Asking Questions About Target - Kenichi Tells Journalists

Hearts of Oak coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi has told Ghanaian journalists to stop asking him questions about his target for the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League season.

The Japanese-American trainer has been asked on several occasions, his target for his debut season with the Phobians and has declined to answer questions.

“I never set a target. I’ve been asked that question for four months and I always decline it, so please stop asking that question.” A worried Kenichi lamented.

He however lauded his players for keeping clean sheets in the three opening matches of the league.

“I think we have to give a lot of credit to our players. Our players are doing their best and therefore we are keeping clean sheets so it’s all about our players for working hard.” He noted.

Kenichi’s side have been commended for their impressive performance which sees them defend en bloc as a team with a compact midfield football. But the ex-Aspire academy coach believes that does not mean his team is defensive minded.

“I am not making any comment on that because people will judge us the way, they like. ”

“I think we have to be balanced between attack and defense but I will let the people judge how they feel about us.” He said.

Stop Asking Questions About Target - Kenichi Tells Journalists