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GFA appoint Otto Addo as Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton as Technical Advisor

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The Ghana Football Association has appointed Otto Addo as the new Black Stars coach while former Brighton and Hove Albion coach, Chris Hughton will act as the Technical Advisor to the team.

Other members of the new technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.

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Chris Hughton will provide technical advice to the three-man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.

The new appointment to the Black Starstechnical team became necessary after the GFA sacked Milovan Rajevac for supervising Ghana’s worst ever campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations.

OFFICIAL: The Ghana Football Association has unveiled a four-man task force for the upcoming Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Chris Hughton – Technical Advisor
Otto Addo – Head Coach
Did Dramani – Asst Coach
George Boateng – Asst Coach pic.twitter.com/zrlHQcaGM9

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Read the full statement of the GFA below:

Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black StarsTechnical team led by Otto Addo.

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Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three-man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association took the decision at a meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Otto Addo, a former Ghana player is currently the Assistant Coach of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund – he boasts of about 13 years of Coaching experience that dates back to 2009 when he first took up the job of an Assistant Coach at Hamburger SV.

The 46-year old previously worked as a scout for the Black Stars in 2013 prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

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The four-man team has been put together to take charge of the two matches against rivals Nigeria. The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast stadium on March 24 before travelling to Nigeria for the 2nd leg at the Abuja Sports stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

source: ghanaweb.com

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Coach Michael Mireku: The Visionary Behind Central Region’s U-17 Breakthrough

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In the world of football, greatness is often measured by vision, resilience, and the ability to transform potential into achievement.

Coach Michael Mireku, the mastermind behind Aims Soccer Academy and newly appointed Head Coach of the Central Regional U-17 Team, has once again etched his name in the annals of Ghanaian football history.

Under his expert guidance, Team Central has defied expectations, storming into the semi-finals of the GFA KGL U-17 National Championship – a feat never before achieved in the competition’s history. This remarkable milestone is a testament to Coach Mireku’s unwavering dedication, tactical brilliance, and unrelenting passion for the beautiful game.

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The Central Region’s maiden semi-final appearance is more than just a personal triumph for Coach Mireku; it’s a badge of honor for the entire region. His leadership has not only nurtured young talent but also instilled discipline and fostered a sense of teamwork, propelling the region’s football resurgence to new heights.

As Coach Mireku leads Team Central into the semi-finals, he embodies the hopes and dreams of an entire region yearning for football glory. His influence extends beyond the pitch, inspiring a new generation of footballers with his mentorship and role-modeling.


The future of Central Region football indeed looks brighter with trailblazers like Coach Michael Mireku at the helm.

Source: Ekow Austin

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