Former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng has left his position as head coach of Belgian club RAEC Mons following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 season.
The club confirmed the decision on Saturday, October 10, 2026, explaining that the team’s results had fallen short of its expectations and ambitions despite Boateng’s commitment and efforts.
The Dutch-Ghanaian tactician departs after a challenging opening run in the Belgium Division One league, where RAEC Mons recorded three victories and three defeats in seven matches.
In its official statement, the club acknowledged Boateng’s dedication but said the decision was necessary to give the team a fresh direction and restore its competitive momentum.
“RAEC Mons announces the end of its collaboration with George Boateng, who is leaving his position as head coach of the first team. Despite his investment and daily commitment, the sporting results have not lived up to the club’s expectations and ambitions,” the club stated.
RAEC Mons added that it wanted to bring renewed energy to the team and appoint a coach capable of uniting everyone connected with the club around its identity and objectives.
The Belgian outfit also expressed appreciation to Boateng for his service and wished him success in the next stage of his coaching career.
Frederik D’Hollander has been appointed interim manager and will take charge of the team while the club searches for a permanent replacement.
Despite the decision to end his tenure, Boateng has insisted that he leaves RAEC Mons with valuable experience, gratitude and a renewed determination to continue developing as a head coach.
In a message shared on social media, the former Ghana assistant coach thanked the players, technical staff, supporters and club officials for their contributions during his time in charge.
“All good things must come to an end, and as I bring my time at RAEC Mons to a close, I do so with immense gratitude, valuable lessons, and a stronger desire to continue developing and growing as a head coach,” Boateng wrote.
He paid particular tribute to his players and technical staff, praising their hard work, commitment and dedication throughout their time together.
Boateng also thanked the supporters for their passion and encouragement, while expressing appreciation to club owner Peter Gould for the trust, confidence and support he received during his spell at the Belgian side.
He further acknowledged the contributions of Charlie Methven, Simon Van Kerckhoven, Steven Deprez, Bernard Courcelles and honorary president Hubert Ewbank.
Although the team’s early-season results contributed to his departure, Boateng pointed to several achievements during his tenure as evidence that the campaign had not been without progress.
He leaves RAEC Mons in sixth position, just six points behind league leaders R.E.C. Meux, keeping the team within the playoff places despite its inconsistent start.
The coach also noted that the club had achieved one of its major objectives by securing qualification for the last 32 of the Croky Cup, Belgium’s domestic cup competition.
Boateng said the club’s targets for the season had been clearly defined, with winning the league and reaching the Round of 32 of the Croky Cup identified as key priorities.
While the league campaign had not begun as expected, the team had achieved its cup objective, with an upcoming fixture against Sporting Charleroi presenting another important opportunity for the club.
Reflecting on his departure, Boateng described football as a journey filled with challenges, experiences and continuous learning. He expressed confidence that the lessons gained at RAEC Mons would contribute to his growth and development as a coach.
He also wished the players, staff, supporters and everyone associated with the club success in their future endeavours, expressing hope that RAEC Mons would continue to progress and achieve its ambitions.
Boateng’s departure brings an end to another coaching assignment for the former professional footballer, whose experience includes working with Ghana’s senior national team.
He served as an assistant coach of the Black Stars during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, where Ghana suffered an early exit after failing to progress beyond the group stage.
His latest departure from RAEC Mons marks a setback in his club coaching career, although his experience in European football and international coaching remains part of his professional background.
For RAEC Mons, attention now turns to the appointment of a permanent head coach who can improve the team’s consistency and help it compete for its stated objectives.
The club will hope that the change in leadership provides the necessary lift to its league campaign while maintaining its progress in the Croky Cup.
Boateng, meanwhile, leaves with an expression of appreciation for the opportunity he received and a determination to apply the lessons learned as he seeks his next coaching challenge.
He concluded his farewell message by thanking everyone connected with the club and expressing respect for the Mons community.
“Merci pour tout,” he wrote, bringing his message to a close with a final expression of gratitude.
