The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has appointed former player and club legend, Bernard Dong Bortey, as the Club’s Under-14 youth development coach effective today, Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022.
His appointment forms part of the Club’s restructuring program and renewed focus on youth development.
As part of Dong Bortey’s responsibilities, he will assist Coach Samuel Nii Noi at the Under-18 level while building the foundational modules to revamp the Under-14 team. Both coaches will work closely under head Coach, Slavko Matic
Bortey holds a GFA National “D” Coaching License. He previously coached at Wa Yasin FC and Techiman Gold Stars. He was selected from a list of applicants who were vetted for the position.
The former GPL star played as attacking winger for the Rainbows between 2001 and 2010.
He helped the club to win three GPL titles and the 2004 CAF Confederations Cup.