Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions has parted ways with their German trainer Rainer Kraft six matches into the 2021/2022 season.

The German gaffer helped the club secure promotion from the Division One league last season but has struggled with his side in the elite division.

According to the club, the 59 year old German who has left the club in 11th place is leavimg due to personal reasons and will still occupy a role as a consultant.

"The Club can today announce that Rainer Kraft has left his role as Head Coach at Accra Lions Football Club. Mr. Kraft has been relieved from his duties to return to Germany for personal reasons." the club confirmed on their official website.

He will continue to assist the club as a Consultant.

Nana Obiri Yeboah, CEO of Accra Lions said: "Rainer Kraft had a very successful spell in his two years as Head Coach of Accra Lions Football Club that was crowned with winning the Division One Championship and gaining the Ghana Premier League promotion this year. We are very grateful for everything he has done to develop our club forward and wish him well for the future."

Assistant Coach James Francis will take over as Caretaker Coach with immediate effect.