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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Ernest Middendorp, the former head coach of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, has joined the technical staff of Kenpong Football Academy. The German is expected to play a key role in the club’s future.<\/p>\n

Kenpong Academy won the Central Region Division Two Middle League in 2021-22. The team defeated Cheetah FC 3-1, and in order to improve their technical team, they hired have the veteran gaffer. Middendorp has coached at more than 20 different clubs. His most recent stint was with Maritzburg United of South Africa.a<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Ernest Middendorp, the former head coach of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, has joined the technical staff of Kenpong Football Academy. The German is expected to play a key role in the club’s future. Kenpong Academy won the Central Region Division Two Middle League in 2021-22. 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