{
  "id": 6157539,
  "title": "Hearts coach Kapor tips Alex Banso for Ghana football stardom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/hearts-coach-kapor-tips-alex-banso-for-ghana-football-stardom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/hearts-coach-kapor-tips-alex-banso-for-ghana-football-stardom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor has expressed confidence in Alex Banso's potential to become a future star of Ghanaian football. Kapor urged fans and the media to exercise patience and give the young player time to develop. Banso played a crucial role in Hearts' impressive 4-0 victory over Berekum Chelsea, contributing an assist as the team began their season triumphantly. The coach recognized Banso's versatility and composure, which he believes will make him a significant player for both Hearts and the national team in the coming years. \"He's a future of Ghana football, and I want Ghanaians to be calm with him,\" Kapor stated. The Serbian coach emphasized the need to avoid placing undue pressure on the young midfielder as he continues his development. He praised Banso's potential to play from various positions that are close to dangerous areas, noting his impressive calm demeanor. Kapor also attributed Banso's outstanding performance to the team's rigorous training regime, which is preparing the squad for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor has backed Alex Banso to become a future star of Ghana football, while urging fans and the media to give the youngster time to develop.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}