Former Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson has been named as the new Hearts of Oak goalkeeper coach as they rebuild under a new technical direction and prepare for the pre-season for the 2026/27 campaign at the Pobiman Training Complex.

In a formal notice shared on Monday, July 27, the club announced his appointment, saying, "A legend returns. From guarding the post to grooming the next generation. Welcome home, Richard Kingson, our new goalkeepers' coach. Some journeys always lead back home.

“Today, we proudly welcome one of Ghana’s finest goalkeepers, Richard Kingson, as our new goalkeepers' coach," the statement said.

About KingstonKingson's appointment adds vast experience to Hearts of Oak's technical bench, with the former Black Stars goalkeeper bringing decades of knowledge from both international and club football.

The 47-year-old enjoyed a distinguished playing career, making over 90 appearances for Ghana and representing the country at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. He played a key role in Ghana's memorable run to the quarter-finals at the 2010 tournament in South Africa and was also a regular member of the Black Stars squad at multiple Africa Cup of Nations competitions.

Beyond the national team, Kingson built an impressive club career across Europe, featuring for teams in Turkey, Sweden, England and Cyprus, where he earned a reputation as one of Ghana's finest goalkeepers of his generation.

He now joins head coach Didi Dramani Kapor's backroom staff as Hearts of Oak seek to bounce back from two difficult campaigns and restore their status as one of the country's leading clubs.

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak finished the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season in third place with 54 points, boasting the best defensive record in the league (24 clean sheets, only 15 goals conceded), but missing out on the title and CAF competition spots.