The 60-year-old Serbian’s appointment was officially made public by the club on Tuesday and he will be assisted by former Berekum Chelsea gaffer Joseph Asare Bediako with Odoom also supporting.
He makes a return to the Phobians after 11 years since he left the Ghana Premier League
He is the second league winner to make a come back to Hearts in 6 years, following the reappointment of late Herbet Addo in 2014.
For former player Kofi Abanga, he is cocksure the Phobian revival has just begun with the arrival of the man popularly known as Bill Clinton.
Abanga who was part of the clubs 2007/08 abysmal league performance before Papic took over, told Kumasi based Silver FM that he is very confident in the abilities of the coach and believes he can turn things around at the club.
“He is a great talent spotter and if he repeats what he did during our time, things will work out nicely, he said.
“Individually Hearts have good players, the likes of Emmanuel Nettey, Benjamin Afutu and others individually they are good so with Kosta Papic Hearts will become prominent again.”
He described him as a good coach and he can turn things around for the Phobians when given the need backing and support.
“I hope the way he worked with us when we were there and achieved results hope he can replicate same this time. His tactics are good and he relates very well with all the players, he said.
“I hope the confidence will come so he will be able to help the team.”
Kosta Papic left his Job after playing 23 matches, with 5 draws and 5 loses.
“His (Papic) return will raise the team because every player will fight to be in his starting lineup. The way things are going, the management need to act fast” He added.
The former Martizburg United, Kaizer Chiefs boss was confirmed on Tuesday as the new head coach of Hearts of Oak, and will be in charge of the club’s third league game against Karela United on Friday, December 4 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
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