Kenichi Appreciates Support After Collapse

Accra Hearts of Oak Japanese-American coach, Kenichi Yatshusashi has taken to social media to appreciate the love shown him when he was hospitalized on Friday morning.

The Japanese-American reportedly  fainted in his hotel room during one of his tensed training session and was immediately rushed to the Ridge hospital, where he was admitted and given medical attention.

Kenichi who has had a flying start to life as a coach in the Ghana premier league in his debut season has taken to his facebook wall to show his appreciation.

He wrote, “Thank you for sending so many messages, comments, and phone calls. After I went to a hospital on Friday, I am recovered and back to work now. Everything is back to normal with Hearts of Oak!”

たくさんのコメント、メッセージ、電話、ありがとうございます。金曜に病院に行ってから、今朝仕事に復帰しました。ハーツ・オブ・オークは、全て普段通りです。

Hearts host Wassaman United in an MTN FA Cup clash at the Accra sports stadium on Sunday and Coach Keni is expected to take his place on the technical seat.

Kenichi Appreciates Support After Collapse

No One Is A Starter - Kenichi

Kenichi Yatshusashi, head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak has warned his players not to be complacent because  no one is assured a starting berth in his team.

Hearts has started the season well and this has been traced down to the tactical and training regiment of the Japanese-American whose influence seems to have impacted positively on a team that was fighting relegation in the 2014/15 season.

Kenichi has led Hearts to the top of the table with 10-points from four matches and impressive performances from defenders Robin Gnagne and Richard Akrofi, creative midfielder Samudeen Ibrahim to name a few have been a fresh breathe of air for the team but Coach Keni has warned no one has a starting role in his team.

Speaking at his post presser, Yatshusashi said, “We have thirty players which includes Samudeen but no player has a starting place in my team”.

Hearts play Inter Allies in match week 5 at the Tema Astro turf stadium as the quest to reclaim the lost Phobian glory goes on.

No One Is A Starter - Kenichi

We Played For A Draw - Hearts

Kenichi Yatshusashi, head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak has admitted his side travelled to Cape Coast in their match week 3 game against Dwarfs targeting just a point (draw).

 

The Phobians went into the clash against the ‘Abontoabontoa’ Las as favourite to win after a blistering start to life in the Ghana premier league under the Japanese-American gaffer.

 

Hearts failed to find the back of the net for the first time this season in a closely contested match but coach Yatshusashi was satisfied with the goalless draw.

 

During his post match interview, Kenichi mentioned the result was not three points dropped but a point gained.

 

He said, “we definitely came here at least to record a draw but when we score a goal we will take all the three points should it be available. What happened in the past is done as our focus was on this game.”

 

Hearts next game is at their favourite Accra sports stadium in match week 4 against Bechem United.

We Played For A Draw - Hearts

I"m Always Under Pressure - Kenichi

Accra Hearts of Oak Japanese-American head coach, Kenichi Yatshusashi has admitted he’s always under pressure ever since he signed for the Phobians.

 

The Japanese-American has started life overly well in the Ghana premier league to the astonishment of the bookmakers who tagged him as favourite to lose his job before the end of the season.

But Hearts are joint top with Wa Allstars with no defeat in three games and this has seen the pendulum swing in their favour and been made favourite to win the league title that has eluded them since 2008 and this Keni has labelled brings immense pressure.

 

He said, “I’m under pressure all the time and the impressive performance from my players suggests we can’t afford to fall apart.”

 

Hearts dropped first point of the season as they were held up a goalless draw game against Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs.

I"m Always Under Pressure - Kenichi

Hearts Midfielder Set For Surgery

Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Richard Yamoah is to undergo treatment on the knee injury he sustained in last Sunday’s victory over Medeama SC at Tarkwa.

 

Yamoah suffered the injury when he clashed with Medeama goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe in a mid-air tussle for the ball and, landed awkwardly twisting the knee badly.

The player could not walk after the 2-0 victory over the Yellow and Mauves and had to be carried into the team’s bus back to Accra.

 

Hearts’ medical team had to apply ice cubs on the injured knee to help calm the situation for the player who is now being prepared for medical treatment to ascertain the amount of time he will be out of action.

 

Until his injury, Yamoah was instrumental in the middle of the park and held sway the battle in his sides favour away from the threat posed by the Medeama SC midfielders.

Hearts Midfielder Set For Surgery

Kenichi"s Coaching Licence Is Fine - Hearts

Accra Hearts of Oak have rubbished media reports claiming the Club’s head coach coaching certificate doesn’t match up to the required licence A certificate.

 

 

The FA under the FIFA club licensing rule has instructed all clubs to ensure coaches have the licence A certificate or it’s equivalent else the culprit won’t be allowed to manage in the Ghana premier league.

 

Hearts’ Japanese-American coach has been reported to have a less qualified certificate to manage in the league but the club has debunked those claims.

 

Speaking in an interview with Kumasi based, Boss Fm, the Club’s public relations officer, Opare Addo said,  “the FA as part of the FIFA club licensing rule have requested from all clubs documents on their officials and not just Hearts alone. Kenichi’s coaching licence hasn’t been queried and that signifies the FA see nothing wrong with it. ”

 

 

“The Coaches certificate matches up to the CAF/GFA licensing certificate A which is the required certificate to coach in the Ghana premier league,” he added.

 

Coach Keni will lead Hearts to mark his debut in the premier league against New Edubiase when the league commences on February 20.

Kenichi"s Coaching Licence Is Fine - Hearts