The Porcupine Warriors have been without a permanent coach since Karim Zito resigned, leaving assistant coach Prince Yaw Owusu in charge on an interim basis until the end of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

Konadu stressed that the club should prioritize finding the right fit rather than rushing the process.

“It is about who will fit the bill. Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, you need coaches with character to handle the pressure and their fanbase,” the former Kotoko coach said, as reported by 3Sports.

“It is all about being patient and making sure you go for the right one,” he explained.

In administrative developments, Asante Kotoko unveiled a new three-member board of directors on Friday, February 27.

Mr James Osei Brown was appointed Chairman, Mr Kwasi Osei Ofori as Vice Chairman, and Mr Kofi Amoa-Abban, founder and CEO of Rigworld Group, joined the board.

On the pitch, Kotoko will host Vision FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in their Matchday 24 clash.

The reigning Ghana Premier League champions have been without a substantive head coach since parting ways with Frimpong Manso.

Manso’s dismissal followed GoldStars’ 2-0 home defeat to Algerian side JS Kabylie in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round at the Accra Sports Stadium.

In his absence, assistant coach Nana Yaw Amankwah took charge of the return leg in Algeria, where the team suffered a heavy 5-0 loss, resulting in a 7-0 aggregate defeat and elimination from the competition.

Konadu’s two-year deal will see him at the helm until 2027, as he looks to guide GoldStars in defending their league crown.

He is expected to be on the touchline for their outstanding Premier League fixture against Asante Kotoko on Wednesday, October 8, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Renowned for his vast coaching experience, Konadu has previously managed Asante Kotoko, Legon Cities, the national U-23 side (Black Meteors), and South African club Black Leopards, among others.

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Manso, who led the team to their first league title in history last May, was surprisingly sacked after Bibiani Gold Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to JS Kabylie on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie.

Manso’s assistant, Nana Yaw Amankwah, will lead the team for the return leg in Algeria on Sunday.

Speaking to Luv FM, Kwagyire explained that the club intends to make a careful decision that aligns with its long-term vision. He confirmed that Maxwell Konadu is among the candidates being considered for the vacant coaching role.

“Management is working to ensure that, at the end of the day, they make a firm decision on who will take over from Coach Frimpong Manso. In the meantime, the assistant coach, Nana Yaw Amankwah, will oversee preparations for the second leg against JS Kabylie,” he said.

Kwagyire added that the club is reviewing a full list of potential coaches to ensure the final choice fits the team’s future plans. “Coach Maxwell’s name has been mentioned, but there are also several other candidates under consideration. Management will finalise the appointment carefully,” he noted.

The Miners confirmed on Monday, September 22, that they had mutually parted ways with Manso after a 2-0 home defeat to Algerian giants JS Kabylie in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The result has left GoldStars with a daunting task in their debut continental campaign and triggered a swift shake-up in the technical team.

Konadu, 52, has emerged as the leading candidate for the role. The experienced tactician, who guided Asante Kotoko to a Ghana Premier League title during his stint with the club, also boasts spells with Legon Cities, Nsoatreman FC, and the Black Stars B, where he steered Ghana to WAFU Cup of Nations glory in 2017.

GoldStars are expected to confirm his appointment in the coming days. Should the deal be finalized, Konadu is likely to be in the dugout for the decisive return leg in Algeria this weekend as well as the club’s upcoming Premier League fixtures.

Manso departs with his name firmly etched in GoldStars’ history, having delivered their first-ever Ghana Premier League title and a GHALCA Top 4 triumph during his tenure.

He takes over from Desmond Ofei and will be supported on the technical bench by Johnson Smith, deputy coach of Nations FC, and Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon. Kelvin Agyemang has also been named as the team’s goalkeepers’ trainer.

The 52-year-old tactician brings a wealth of experience to the role, having managed several Ghana Premier League sides, including Eleven Wonders, Legon Cities, and most recently, Nsoatreman FC.

His domestic record includes guiding Asante Kotoko to the league title in 2012 and lifting the President’s Cup in 2019.

On the continental stage, Konadu twice led the Black Galaxies to WAFU Championship glory in 2013 and 2017. More recently, he masterminded Nsoatreman’s historic FA Cup triumph in the 2023/24 season.

Beyond his club and national achievements, Konadu has worked alongside former Black Stars coaches Akwasi Appiah and Avram Grant, further underlining his pedigree in Ghanaian football.

His appointment to the Black Satellites job marks the latest chapter in a distinguished coaching career, as Ghana seeks to rebuild and strengthen its youth football structures.

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Once considered a giant in African football, the Ghanaian top-flight has seen its brightest talents leave season after season — an issue Konadu attributes to inadequate investment in the local game.

In an interview with Graphic Sports, the former Black Stars assistant coach drew a sharp contrast between Ghana and South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL), highlighting that better salaries and superior infrastructure in South Africa are crucial to retaining players.

“The difference here is that with Ghanaian players, once you score a few goals, you are gone the next season. It’s not like that in South Africa because they pay them good money,” Konadu, who recently coached South African side Black Leopards, said.

“The players there are relaxed and not in a hurry to travel to Europe because they enjoy what they are doing at home.”

Konadu stressed that while players may personally benefit from moves overseas, their departures weaken the domestic competition and stifle the league’s growth.

He also emphasized the critical role of infrastructure in strengthening a football league, pointing to South Africa’s modern facilities as a major factor behind the PSL’s competitiveness.

“The South African league is very competitive. Clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are always in the CAF Champions League,” he pointed out.

“Good infrastructure leads to beautiful football, and it helps their league a lot.”

Calling for urgent reforms, Konadu urged greater private sector involvement to help revive Ghanaian football.

“Until companies are encouraged to invest in our league, we will continue to struggle against countries such as South Africa,” he warned.

The four-time African champions have enhanced their chances of qualification with back-to-back wins against Chad and Madagascar in Matchdays 5 and 6 of the qualifiers during the March international break.

Ghana secured an emphatic 5-0 win over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium and a 3-0 victory over Madagascar in Morocco.

Speaking to Graphic Sports, Konadu said the team has the potential to match world-class teams ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, citing the quality of players and the renewed national support behind the team.

He added that while not all of the Black Stars players are plying their trade at elite European clubs, they are competing in top leagues—an indication of their readiness to face global football powerhouses.

“We have top players. Even though not all of them are in top clubs, many are playing in the best leagues in Europe,” the former Asante Kotoko gaffer said. “That alone should tell you that we have quality. It’s just a matter of getting them together and instilling the right attitude,” he added.

Konadu also pointed out that the back-to-back wins were a crucial morale booster following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

According to him, the win restored confidence in the squad and reignited national hopes of a World Cup berth.

“That first win was everything. It brought back belief in the team. Now, we are confident that Ghana can qualify for the World Cup,” he stated.

He further noted the massive support from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the government, and fans as key factors in the team’s recent turnaround.

Konadu emphasized that national unity and motivation have a direct impact on performance, regardless of which players are selected.

“When the players know the country is behind them, they will give everything. But if the spirit of the nation is missing, it doesn’t matter who you invite—they will struggle,” he said.

“It’s about getting the support of every Ghanaian, the FA, and the ministry. Without that, forget it.”

He also called for unity among the national team’s management, warning that internal divisions can derail even the most talented squads.

The Black Stars, who now sit at the top of Group I with 15 points, are set to face Chad and Mali in their next round of qualifiers in September.

Konadu made this assertion during an interview with Graphic Sports after recently parting ways with South African side Black Leopards.

Having managed several top clubs in Ghana, including Legon Cities and All Stars, the experienced coach praised the depth and quality of South African football, particularly at the lower levels.

He noted that even teams in the country’s second division enjoy strong financial backing, which allows them to attract top talent and maintain a high level of competitiveness.

“The second-tier league in South Africa is more competitive than the Ghana league,” Konadu said.

“They pay their players well, and that has attracted top talent. Even during international breaks, matches in those leagues are suspended because many players get national team call-ups,” he added.

Konadu, who also previously served as an assistant coach for the Black Stars, highlighted the contrast with Ghana’s domestic league, emphasizing the need for greater investment and structural improvement.

Currently without a club after his contract with Black Leopards ended, the experienced Ghanaian coach is in discussions about a potential return to the sidelines.

Konadu revealed in an interview with Graphic Sports that his agent is in talks with several South African clubs regarding a possible move.

“My agent has been calling to see how I’m doing and all that, and once I’m home, I’ll wait for the next step to take,” Konadu said.

“Definitely, I’ve spoken to several clubs. I only have to wait for the season to end, but for now, we don’t have to go into which clubs are talking to me.”

The former Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC head coach hinted that a return to South Africa is likely, given the strong offers he’s received and his agent’s presence in the country.

“Since my agent is based in South Africa, it’s clear the offers are coming from clubs there. So, I may move back next season,” he confirmed.

Konadu also revealed that even the second-tier leagues in South Africa offer better remuneration and attract top talent, making them more competitive than the top-flight leagues in Ghana.

“The second-tier league in South Africa is more competitive than the Ghana league,” he said.

“They pay their players well, and that has attracted top talent. Even during international breaks, matches in those leagues are suspended because many players get national team call-ups,” Konadu added.

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Addo, 49, faced intense criticism after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first time in two decades that the nation missed the prestigious tournament.

However, recent back-to-back victories against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday 5 and 6 fixtures of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have eased some of the pressure.

Speaking to Akoma FM, Konadu emphasized the need for calm and support from fans.

“Ghanaians adore football; when things go well, they lavish praise on you; when things go wrong, the country becomes split, and that is how the game has sadly become,” he said.

“We simply need to be patient occasionally with Otto Addo, but how many individuals can be patient? Today’s generation will not be patient with you.”

Konadu acknowledged that patience is a challenge not only in Ghana but also globally, where professionalism often dictates a different approach. However, he believes that once the Black Stars continue to win, the pressure on the coach will subside.

“It’s not only in Ghana, but elsewhere, where professionalism comes in and things are regarded a little differently than here, but once the team has started winning, I don’t think there will be any problems again for the coach,” he added.

The Black Stars are set to return to action in June for a four-nation tournament before resuming their World Cup qualifying campaign in September with matches against Chad and Mali. They will wrap up the qualifiers with fixtures against Comoros and the Central African Republic.

The 51-year-old signed a one-year contract with the lower-tier team two weeks ago.

The former Asante Kotoko coach joined the Leopards from Ghana Premier League side Nsoatreman FC, where he led them to their first FA Cup victory.

Konadu’s appointment brings renewed hope to the Leopards, who have been striving to return to top-flight football since their relegation in the 2019/20 season.

With a robust coaching resume that includes significant continental and international experience, Konadu’s credentials are impressive. As the Black Stars’ deputy coach during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, he played a crucial role in Ghana’s qualification.

“I know about Black Leopards from when they were still in the Premiership, and now that they are in division one, they need to fight back. I am well-experienced on the continent… I’ve been in the World Cups, AFCON, CHANs…I’ve been everywhere. I want to see if all this experience will help me push Black Leopards to the highest level,” Konadu said as quoted by SowetanLive.

Konadu emphasized his credibility as a seasoned mentor. “In 2014, Kwesi Appiah was the head coach and I was his assistant. We successfully led the Black Stars to the World Cup in Brazil,” he recalled.

“After that, Appiah left and I was asked to coach the national team on an interim basis and I qualified the team for AFCON 2015. That’s when Avram Grant came in and we went to the final of the Afcon and got beaten by Ivory Coast on penalties. I [also] won the Ghana Premiership with Asante Kotoko [in the 2011/12 season].”

Konadu, who joined the Nsoatre-based team as head coach on a two-year contract ahead of the 2023/24 football season, departed after just one season.

Nsoatreman FC had high hopes for Konadu, particularly after he led the team to clinch the FA Cup title by defeating regional rivals Bofoakwa Tano.

The club had anticipated his leadership for their inaugural CAF Confederation Cup campaign.

In an interview on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, Alagidede conveyed the astonishment felt by the fans and the Board of Directors regarding Konadu’s decision.

“We are still surprised by Maxwell Konadu’s sudden exit. We were planning on recruiting players to strengthen the team for the Confederation Cup and so his decision to leave was shocking,” he said.

“The news got to the fans and the Board of Directors as a big shock but we have moved on because he is gone,” he added.

Maxwell Konadu has since joined Black Leopards, a lower-tier side in South Africa, on a three-year contract.

Konadu, formerly an assistant coach for the Black Stars, joined the Nsoatre-based club ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Following a successful tenure where he led the team to their first-ever FA Cup trophy, Konadu has agreed to take on a new challenge as head coach of South African second-tier side Black Leopards.

In a statement confirming his departure, Nsoatreman FC expressed gratitude to Konadu for his service and highlighted their continued focus on the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup, despite the coaching transition.

The club is now actively seeking a suitable replacement for Konadu to maintain their competitive momentum.

“Nsoatreman Football Club has mutually agreed with head coach Maxwell Konadu to end the contractual relationship between the parties.

“Maxwell Konadu won a historic FA Cup with the club and finished a respectable fourth position in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. Maxwell Konadu leaves as a legend of our club and will be given a warm reception anytime he chooses to visit the Club!

“We appeal to all our cherished supporters across the country and all over the world to remain calm as management accelerates efforts to find a competent replacement for Coach Maxwell Konadu.

“Management assures all our fans and partners that the exit of Coach Maxwell Konadu will not affect the ambitions of the club in our quest to become one of the top clubs in the country and on the Continent.

Our CAF Confederation Cup campaign remains intact. Well wishes, Don Capello!

Meanwhile, Black Leopards Chairman Tshifhiwa Thidiela confirmed the appointment, noting Konadu’s recent achievements in Ghanaian football and outlining his three-year contract aimed at securing promotion to the PSL.

“It’s true we can confirm that we’ve reached an agreement with one Maxwell Konado,” Thidiela told reporters.

“He’s a Ghana national. I think he was also playing for the Ghanaian national team. He was coaching currently in Ghana Premier League. He just recently completed the Ghana FA Cup there. MTN FA Cup. He won it.

The team he was with finish fourth. He’s 51 years old, and he’ll be here for, to reach an agreement for him to be here for three seasons,” he added.

The South African second-tier team has finalized an agreement with the Ghanaian coach, who is expected to sign a three-year contract.

On Tuesday, Thidiela confirmed the agreement with Konadu, expressing confidence that the experienced coach will lead the club back to the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

“We are confident that he will be able to do well. And it’s unfortunate or fortunate, the league that we’re playing in, that we are only playing for one thing, one thing only which is for promotion.

“So that’s what the mandate is going to be, and that’s what we are all gunning for. I think if you look at his CV it speaks volume. Obviously, because we want to achieve, we want to then get the best that we possibly can that can fit properly.

“You know sometimes we look at just qualifications, but you know you need to have an overall or better eye view so that you see if this person can fit in the Black Leopards puzzle, and this man can be able to fit perfectly for us to achieve our objectives.”

Maxwell Konadu has an impressive resume, having managed Ghana’s U20 and U23 teams, and served as Black Stars Assistant Coach from 2021-2022. He also holds both the CAF Coaching Licence A and B.

In his first season at Nsoatreman FC, Konadu led the team to an FA Cup victory against their regional rivals, Bofoakwa Tano.

Konadu and his current club, Nsoatreman FC, have mutually agreed to part ways after he requested to move to South Africa.

During his impressive tenure with Nsoatreman, Konadu transformed the team into a formidable force in the Ghanaian top flight.

Under his guidance, the team clinched the Ghana FA Cup title and secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, drawing interest from several clubs.

The experienced coach is expected to sign a three-year contract with Black Leopards this week.

Meanwhile, Nsoatreman has started the search for a new coach to lead the team in their debut participation in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Konadu’s departure follows a successful spell with Nsoatreman, and his new challenge in South Africa is eagerly anticipated.

His achievements with Nsoatreman, including winning the Ghana FA Cup and finishing fourth in the Premier League, highlight his coaching prowess.

Konadu’s move to Black Leopards marks a new chapter in his career, where he is expected to bring his expertise and experience to the South African club.

The Thohoyandou-based club aims for promotion to the South African Premier League next season.

Following their victory in the FA Cup against Bofoakwa Tano, the Ghana Premier League side is set to participate in the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time.

Konadu guided the team to a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win against their regional rivals at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday.

In an interview, Alagidede expressed the club’s confidence in head coach Maxwell Konadu, confirming his leadership for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup.

“He will indeed lead us in Africa. We have great confidence in Maxwell Konadu. With a year remaining on his contract, we’re certain he’ll successfully guide us through this campaign” Alagidede told 3Sports.

After winning the FA Cup, Nsoatreman FC has been awarded GH¢180,000. Under Konadu’s leadership, they are poised to make a significant impact on the African stage, despite their relative inexperience at this level.

The two Bono rivals are set to face off at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday evening in the final of the FA Cup.

After falling short in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League title race, Konadu believes that this final is their chance to qualify for the African competition in the next campaign.

He emphasized the importance of the match and the team’s determination to win despite expecting a challenging game.

“For us, this is not just a final but a battle for a ticket to play in the CAF Confederations Cup next season,” the former Asante Kotoko coach told the Ghana FA website.

“We are ready to give Ghanaians an exciting game on Sunday and cap it with a win to realize our dream. We know Bofo won’t be easy opponents, but we can’t afford to let a ticket to the CAF Confederations Cup slip away,” he added.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 GMT, with the winner set to take home GHC 180,000.

Konadu, currently the head coach of Premier League side Nsoatreman FC, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

His appointment is a crucial part of the GFA’s strategy to develop players through a structured pathway, preparing them for high-level performance.

This move aligns with the GFA’s football philosophy of identifying and nurturing talented players for both age-category teams and the senior national team, the Black Stars.

Konadu has extensive coaching experience, particularly within Ghana’s developmental age groups, including U17 and U20. He previously served as Assistant Coach of the Black Stars under James Kwasi Appiah (2012) and Milovan Rajevac (2021).

The close alignment between the Black Meteors and the Black Stars makes Konadu’s new role particularly significant, as the Black Meteors serve as a bridge between youth development and senior-level competition.

With Konadu at the helm, the GFA aims to further develop promising players who come through the national teams’ developmental pathway.

Assisting Konadu is Abdul Gazale, former Asante Kotoko Coach and CAF License A holder, while Ben Owu, a 1991 FIFA U17 World Cup winner, will serve as the goalkeeper trainer. Amankwah Mireku, a Hearts of Oak legend, takes on the role of Team Manager.

The backroom staff also includes Eric Totime (Physiotherapist), Henry Bart-Plange (Masseur), Collins Osei Bonsu, Attah Debango (Equipment Officers), and Eli Vorgbe (Video Analyst).

Konadu and his team are tasked with building a competitive squad for international assignments and providing options for selection to the Black Stars.

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The Nsoatre-based side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Phobian Club in the matchday 19 games at the Nana Kronmansah Park.

Hearts of Oak scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the second half and according to Konadu, his players failed to heed instructions to take advantage of Hearts of Oak’s lack of wing play.

“When Hearts of Oak came in the second half, they started playing the 4-4-2 diamond, which means they didn’t have wingers and that is what we instructed our boys to play through the wings so that we can hit them at their weakest point but the first 10 minutes they were not (responding to the tactics) I don’t know what happened because the instructions were clear,” he said.

Salifu Ibrahim and Cisse Kasim scored for Hearts of Oak before Walid Fuseini scored a consolation for the home side.

Nsoatreman FC, who now sit 4th on the Premier League log with 30 points will hope to return to winning ways when they host Dreams FC in the matchday 20 games on Sunday.

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The Nsoatreman FC head coach was assaulted and was left unconscious in their matchday 11 games staged at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

The Executive Council has temporarily banned Bofoakwa Tano from playing their home games at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

According to Frederick Acheampong, the Disciplinary Committee will continue to sit on the matter and further sanction Bofoakwa Tano for the misconduct of some fans during the Bono Derby on Sunday.

“Tano Bofoakwa who in this case was the home team will not be able to use the stadium until the case is adjudicated and the right processes are followed,” he told Citi Sports.

“So that is what the Ghana Football Association has done so far the case will be referred to the disciplinary committee and it will be heard and the necessary sanctions will be applied,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the assault.

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The incident happened on Sunday after Nsoatreman FC held Bofoakwa Tano to a 1-1 draw in a Week 11 game of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.

Konadu was left unconscious after the assault and was admitted at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital.

However, a statement by the club says the former Black Stars assistant coach has been discharged.

“Our coach Maxwell Konadu has been discharged from the hospital.We thank everyone who said a prayer for our coach during these difficult moments. Efiri Tete Amanaso,” a statement from Nsoatreman FC said on Monday evening.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one person involved in the attack and beating of Maxwell Konadu.

The police is also on a manhunt for another suspect currently on the run.

The Sunyani Coronation Park, which serves as the home grounds for Bofoakwa Tano has been banned by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Meanwhile, Nsoatreman FC will host Heart of Lions in the matchday 12 games this weekend at the Nana Kronmansah Park.

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Following the match between Bofoakwa Tano and Nsoatreman FC during matchday 11 of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League, the former Asante Kotoko head coach was attacked by home fans.

In the aftermath of the game that ended in a draw, Konadu was physically assaulted by fans and left unconscious. He was promptly transported to the Sunyani Regional Hospital for medical attention.

Not only did the former Black Stars coach bear the brunt of the attack, but some members of the playing body and their supporters were also subjected to violence. Even match officials were not spared from the assault.

The Ghana Police Service has officially confirmed that they are actively pursuing the individuals responsible for the attack.

A Twitter post from the official police account (@GhPoliceService) reiterated their commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

In response to the incident, the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken decisive action by imposing a ban on Bofoakwa Tano’s home grounds, the Sunyani Coronation Park.

Bofoakwa Tano has been facing challenges in securing positive results lately, managing only one win in their last eight league matches.

Despite the draw, Maxwell Konadu’s team maintains their second-place position with 20 points from 11 matches, just one point behind leaders Aduana FC, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Karela United on Saturday.

On the league table, Bofoakwa Tano currently sits in fifth place with 16 points, struggling to replicate their impressive start to the season.

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In the matchday 11 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League games, Nsoatreman were hosted by Bofoakwa at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

However, after 90 minutes of action, the game ended goalless.

After the game, fans of the home side attacked Maxwell Konadu, who is the head coach of Nsoatreman. 

The playing body and the away fans also sustained injuries.

According to the fans, they don’t understand why Nsoatreman FC have been able to secure a point against Bofoakwa Tano.

At the moment, Maxwell Konadu is receiving treatment at the hospital after the reported incident.

Nsoatreman FC is second on the Ghana Premier League table with 20 points while Bofoakwa Tano sit 5^th on the league log with 16 points after 11 games.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is yet to react to the incident.

The Nsoatre-based side recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Asante Kotoko in the matchday 8 games at the Nana Kronmansah Sports Complex.

Stephen Diyuo’s lone strike in the first half was enough as the home side sealed the win.

Speaking after the win, Konadu attributed the all-important win to his tactical superiority.

“We were tactically superior than Asante Kotoko in the first half but Asante Kotoko came into the game strongly but we kept our composure. We played according to our game plan and I am happy with the results,” he added.

Konadu also revealed that they are performing well due to the well-resourced training facility at the club. 

“We are playing well because we have a well-resourced training facility so any training program we want to implement, we do it to our maximum best and that is yielding the results for us” he added.

The win keep Nsoatreman FC at the top of the league log with 16 points.

In the matchday 9 games, Maxwell Konadu and his charges will be hosted by Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium and will hope to keep their winning run intact.

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In the matchday two games, Nsoatreman were pipped by a lone goal with Congolese forward Kashala Ramos Wanet scoring the only goal of the game in the 3rd minute.

The defeat means that Maxwell Konadu has for the first time lost against the Phobians in his coaching career.

The former Ghana international had not lost as a coach to the Ghanaian giants prior to the showdown at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Speaking after the game, Maxwell Konadu admitted that his side were second-best on the day.

“Good game. Very difficult one. We had a red card and we brought in fresh legs to augment the squad. It was a good game for Hearts. You can’t take anything away from them. They deserved to win,” he told StarTimes

“They (Nsoatreman) did their best but wasn’t just enough. We were not pushing hard enough. Hearts were keeping the ball and that didn’t help us with our rhythm.

“We have a lot to do especially with the away games. Going forward we will try to get the results away from home this season,” he added.

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The veteran Ghanaian coach has signed a two-year deal with the side.

The former Asante Kotoko head trainer has joined Nsoatreman FC after parting ways with Legon Cities.

He has replaced Abubakar Mumuni Sokpari who has resigned from his role as the head coach.

Mumuni Sokpari tendered his resignation letter to the management of the club on Monday ahead of the upcoming league season.

The 49-year-old took over the coaching role at Nsoatreman in January this year, helping the club to retain their top-flight status at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.

The former Wa All Stars coach guided Nsoatreman to the semi-finals of the Ghana FA, where they lost 3-2 to King Faisal Babes.

Maxwell Konadu, however, will be hoping to improve the side due to vast experience having worked with the Black Stars and the national U-23 side.

Prior to the game, The Royals were fighting to keep their Premier League status alive.

Legon Cities hosted the Phobians at the El-Wak Stadium in the matchday 32 games.

Kofi Kordzi’s drive in stoppage time of the first half ensured that The Royals returned to winning ways following their defeat to Bechem United last weekend.

Konadu’s side showed more desire and were resilient as they held on to that solitary goal to secure all three points, and he was full of praise for his team at full time.

“The boys went out there and did as we planned so I say congratulations to the boys,” he told StarTimes.

“They gave it their all and we are so happy for the three points,” he added.

Hearts have now lost back-to-back games in the Ghana Premier League, ending any hopes of a top-four finish.

In fact, with two games to go, the Phobians could be battling relegation as they are just five points above the drop zone.

David Ocloo’s boys face Real Tamale United and Berekum Chelsea in their last two games of the league season.

Meanwhile, Legon Cities are in 11^th position on the league standings with 43 points and they are away to King Faisal in the matchday 33 games.

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The Royals suffered a 3-2 defeat against Bibiani Gold Stars at DUN’s Park in the final game of the matchday 25 games.

The defeat leave Legon Cities in the relegation zone with 28 points.

Speaking after the game, the former Asante Kotoko gaffer reiterated that they will escape relegation.

“We will [escape relegation]. Mark it on the wall. We will escape relegation,” the former Asante Kotoko gaffer told StarTimes after the game.

Konadu also commended the efforts of his team despite the loss adding they will continue fighting for the better.

“Proud of the performance of my boys today. They did well. This game was keenly contested. We gave our all but wasn’t enough sadly. We will keep fighting to escape relegation.”

Legon Cities will host Kotoku Royals at the El-Wak Stadium in the matchday 26 games in the ongoing 2022/23 Ghana Premier League campaign but will first face Dreams FC in the MTN FA Cup.

The Royals are struggling in the ongoing season and currently occupy the 17th position with 27 points.

Konadu’s men have won just one of their last seven games in the top flight which has left them battling relegations with just a handful of games to go.

However, Cities will host Asante Kotoko in the matchday 24 games at the El-Wak Sports Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT.

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Ahead of the game, Kwabena Asenso is certain the gaffer will turn things around before the end of the season.

“Maxwell [Konadu] will do the job. We started [the season] very well but we didn’t know what happened in the middle of the season. The World Cup break and the three players we allowed to go for the CHAN caused us a lot,” he said.

“I know that things will pick up but for about two or three matches, they are doing very well and hopefully things will work out. Maxwell will take us from the place. I know what he can do [because] he has done it before,” he added.

Ghana has set up a titanic clash against the South Americans at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar in their final round group games.

The two-time world champions halted the Black Stars’ chances of playing in the semifinal of the 2010 Mundial in South Africa.

Several football fans around at the continent have called on the Black Stars to seek revenge but the Legon Cities boss, speaking ahead of the game, has cautioned the players to stay focused.

According to him, the team will mess up their chances if they focus on seeking revenge.

“The Black Stars players must be told not to focus on seeking revenge against Uruguay,” he said on Joy Prime.

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“When you head into the game with that mindset, you will mess up everything. We all want them to win but they stay focused and not to think of seeking revenge against Uruguay,” he added.

The anticipated game has been scheduled to kick off at 15:00GMT on Friday at the Al Janoub Stadium.

Ghana need a win or draw to progress to the last 16 of the tournament after beating South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium.

After missing out on the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018, the four-time African champions have returned to the world’s biggest football stage.

Ghana secured qualification at the expense of Nigeria after two-legged games played in March.

Despite being housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay, Konadu, who is a former Black Stars assistant coach believes Otto Addo and his charges can surprise any side.

“I’m very hopeful that the Black Stars can surprise any team including Portugal,” the former Asante Kotoko coach told Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.

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“We must also be wary that our team is a new team as compared to Portugal who has been together for a longer period.

“One thing our strikers need to avoid is not to personalize goal scoring just for personal glory or to announce their presence at the World Cup.

“They must play as a team and with that, they have the potential to blossom,” he added.

The Black Stars, who are making their fourth appearance at the Mundial will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Ghana will wrap up its group stage adventure with its much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

The 22nd edition of the Mundial gets underway from Sunday, November 20 to December 18.

The young football administrator was unveiled as the CEO of the club on a three year deal in August 2020.

During his first term, the club parted ways with Maxwell Konadu as head coach of the club following his unimpressive performance.

However, explaining why the club severed ties with the current Legon City boss, Mr Amponsah indicated his thirst for positive results.

Speaking exclusively on Adom TV’s Fire for Fire Show on Friday, he also revealed that the ex- Black Stars assistant coach helped push for his appointment as club CEO.

“I sacked him not because he’s a bad person, I am a solution oriented person,” he said.

“So when I engage you and I’m not seeing solutions then I have to look beyond you its that simple, nothing personal.

“There’s something people don’t know, one of the people pushing for me to become the CEO was Maxwell Konadu.” He added “he pushed and even lobbied for me.”

The Kumasi based side emerged as winners of the 2021/22 domestic top-flight campaign, their 25th league title in history.

Prosper Ogum’s men will be representing Ghana in the CAF Champions League next season.

The Royals were hosted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi in the matchday 26 games.

Cities, however, recorded a 3-1 win against the Premier League leaders at their own turf.

Reacting to his team’s victory, Konadu said his vast knowledge of his former club helped them in winning the game.

“Both teams did well, with all due respect to my beloved club Kotoko. It’s a team I know too well and from the initial stages we practiced that we have to come and isolate their full-backs,” the former Asante Kotoko gaffer said at the post-match conference.

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He noted that, they could have killed the game in the first half because they had too many scoring opportunities but were only able to score two.

“I believe we could have killed the game in the first half but that is football, we go and try to improve on our finishing in our next games because despite winning 3-1 here, it is still the same three points” Maxwell Konadu added.

The victory for the Royals take them to the 8th position on the League table while Asante Kotoko maintain their lead with eight points advantage.

Legon Cities will host bottom placed Elmina Sharks while Kotoko travel to WAFA in the matchday 27 games this weekend.

The Royals were hosted by the reigning champions in the Matchday One of the 2021/22 campaign at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Cities denied Hearts of Oak from opening their title defense with a win to end the game 0-0.

Speaking after the game, Konadu said he was satisfied with the performance of his side as they forced the Phobians to switch into different game plans.

“We came with a game plan. Though not perfect, we were able to hold them, trying to frustrate them with our combination passes, and to some extent, it worked,” the Black Stars assistant gaffer said.

“We saw that they decided to go long. That is where we started picking up the second balls and we played our game.”

Konadu also admitted his side made some initial mistakes in the early stages with their build-up from the back but added that they will be working on it in subsequent games.

“We made some elementary mistakes because playing from the back was a bit difficult. We will go on to work on it and make sure we do it better next time,” he concluded.

Konadu still remains unbeaten in five competitive games against Hearts of Oak.

Legon Cities will face Real Tamale United at home in their next league game next weekend.

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The Porcupine Warriors, after showing an early ambition of winning the title, lost the race to their bitterest rivals, Hearts of Oak and finished in the 2nd position with 57 points.

And Konadu, who is now the head coach of Legon Cities, believes disunity among the playing body, board and management cost them the title.

“Lack of unity cost Asante Kotoko the Premier League title,” he told Nhyira FM.

“There was no unity among the players, technical team and all those who matter at the club,” he added.

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Meanwhile, the woes of the club were deepened when they failed to defend the MTN FA Cup title.

Kotoko exited at the quarterfinal of the competition, losing to Berekum Chelsea on penalty shootout at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.

Mariano Barreto, who is the head coach of the club, is set to be shown the exit after ending the season trophyless.

Maxwell Konadu was sacked as the head coach of the club by the Nana Yaw Amonsah led management after losing to Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium in the just-ended season.

The Royals endured a torrid campaign in the just-ended campaign.

After four matches played, the club announced Bashir Hayford as the head coach of the club, replacing Goran Barjaktarevic.

However, the veteran gaffer failed to stabilise the club in the second half of the season.

The management of the club settled on Maxwell Konadu as the new head coach with three matches to end the campaign to fight to maintain their Premier League status.

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According to him, the playing body, the drivers and the cooks all came on board to fight to maintain their status in the Premier League.

“Everybody at Legon Cities was involved in our relegation survival battle including even our cooks and drivers,” Konadu told Nhyira FM.

He also revealed that he has signed a three-year deal with the club.

According to him, he has been given a mandate to steer the club to make it to the top eight and fight for the top four the following season.

“I signed a three-year contract and my target for next season is to be in the top eight and move into the top four the following season,” he revealed.

Legon Cities finished in the 11th position with 42 points.

Kondu was shown the exit in December after matchday 4 of the just ended Ghana Premier League.

After losing to Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Nana Yaw Amponsah led management parted ways with the former Black Stars assistant coach, a decision that attracted a lot of criticisms from the fan base.

Quizzed if he harbours regret about sacking the former Wa All Stars gaffer, the young administrator reiterated he has no regret.

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According to him, the winning rate of coach Konadu was not impressive and that led to the decision of his sacking.

“I don’t regret sacking Maxwell Konadu,” he said.

“At the time we were sacking him [Maxwell Konadu], his win percentage was not good but Mariano Barreto’s win record is good and it’s around 70 and 80 per cent and at the end of the season, we will access him and if he has not met our target, we will make a decision,” he added.

Following the sacking of Kondau, the Porcupine Warriors appointed Portuguese manager, Mariano Barreto as a permanent manager on a one and half year deal. 

It is unclear whether Konadu replaces Bashir Hayford or will be working with him. The statement released by the club states that the former national U-17 coach has been added to beef up the technical team.

Konadu started the season with Asante Kotoko but was sacked after his fourth game in charge, following Kotoko’s 1-0 defeat Great Olympics.

It was widely reported a deal had been agreed with Legon Cities to bring the 48-year-old in earlier.

Legon Cities sit at the 11th position with 39 points.

Konadu has held talks with the club and has agreed to take over the club.

Bashir Hayford, who is the head coach of the side has come under intense pressure following their defeat to Asante Kotoko in the matchday 22 games.

The defeat leaves Cities at the relegation zone with 23 points.

The club started the 2020-21 campaign with Goran Barjaktarevic as Head Coach but he was fired after just two games after failing to impress.

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Subsequently, Bashir Hayford was appointed to take over the helm.

After 20 matches, the former Ashgold gaffer has also failed to convince the hierarchy that he’s apt for the job hence the decision to relegate him to the junior team and appoint a new head coach.

Konadu will be tasked to steer the club to maintain their Ghana Premier League status.

He will sign a two-year deal with the club.

Konadu has served as Black Stars deputy coach and Black Stars B coach and led the team to the finals of the WAFU tournament in Senegal in 2019.

The former Ghana striker replaces Ben Fokuo who has been appointed as Black Princesses head trainer.

Maxwell Konadu, a Premier League winner with Asante Kotoko in 2012 after stints with the Black Meteors, Fetteh Feyenoord Academy (now WAFA) and the defunct Red Bull Academy at Sogakope. He also coached Wa All-Stars in the 2009/2010 season.

He previously played for Upper West Heroes, Asante Kotoko, Unia Leiria and Beira- Mar in Portugal.

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Maxwell Konadu won Gold at the All Africa Games in 2011 in Maputo, Mozambique. He is a former coach of the Black Stars.

He will be assisted by Winfred Dormon and Ignatius Osei-Fosu.

Black Starlets Technical team:

1. Maxwell Konadu – Head Coach
2. Winfred Dormon – Assistant Coach
3. Ignatius Osei Fosu – Assistant Coach
4. George Owoo – Goal Keepers Trainer
5. Yussif Andani – Team Doctor
6. Mensah Agbovor – Welfare Officer
7. Albert Evedzi – Physiotherapist
8. Abduali Zakari – Masseur
9. Baba Aluta Equipment Officer

The former Black Stars coach, replaces the newly appointed Black Princesses head trainer Ben Fokuo.

The former Ghana international, who won the All Africa Games for Ghana in 2011, will be assisted by Winfred Dormon and Ignatius Osei-Fosu.

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Mr Konadu, who has headed almost all the national teams at any level in his journey as coach, has handled youth teams such as Red Bull Academy at Sogakope, Fetteh Feyenoord Academy now WAFA and Wa All Stars.

The 45-year-old submitted his report to the football governing body on Thursday upon receipt of a letter from the club offering to pay GH¢ 80,000 for terminating his contract in December last year.

The letter, dated February 15, but delivered on February 24, 2021, also ordered coach Konadu to return the official car that was given to him within a week.

Asante Kotoko initially said they were going to pay him off via cheque, but appear to have rescinded their decision and will pay the money into his bank account.

The breakdown of the money per the letter said, they are paying for three months, deemed as settlement for the dismissal in lieu of notice, remaining sign-on fee of GHS 30,000 and winning bonuses of matches against Hearts of Oak (2019), and Legon Cities (2020).

For the winning bonus which was GHS 1,000 per match, the club says they will instead pay GHS 500 per match. JoySports understands there is no binding contract for the coach to receive GHS 1,000 match-winning bonus, it is the club’s discretion.

It appears coach Konadu and his team are unhappy and have resorted to the GFA to have the disagreements settled.

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On February 9, 2021, he wrote to the record Ghana league champions to demand $60,000 compensation for the unilateral termination of his contract, which the club says was his “inability to exhibit a high level of performance which would prepare the team to the height it deserves to be.”

This claim, sources say, is alien to the contract signed between the two parties on December 9, 2019.

He also demanded the remainder of his sign-on fee of GHS 30,000 and GHS 2,000 winning bonuses, and ultimately, $36,000 which is the remainder of his contract with the club.

But, Kotoko, through its Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah, said per Ghana Labour Law, he is due three months salary, thus, he will be given $9,000 out of the $36,000 demanded.

Now, coach Konadu has resorted to having his demands paid in full by going through the Ghana FA player and coaches’ adjudicatory body.

It is unclear when the case will be heard.

The former league winner is demanding a year’s salary amounting to $36,000 plus an outstanding sign-on fee of GHS 30,000.

Coach Konadu, in his letter to the club last week Wednesday, also asked for winning bonuses from matches against Hearts Oak and Legon Cities which, according to Joy Sports sources, is about GHS 2,000.00.

This takes his financial demands to a little over $41,000. There is also a request for damages, the amounts of which are unclear.

The coach gave Asante Kotoko two weeks to respond to his letter.

The board initially scheduled a meeting for Saturday but cancelled due to the club’s focus on their CAF Confederation Cup first leg tie against ES Sétif.

It is understood that the board requested for the letter to study it before convening the meeting with management later this week.

Joy Sports also understands that he will write to the Ghana Football Association Player’s Status Committee later this week and cite a breach of contract. The letter could be submitted by Thursday.

Kotoko Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah, in an interview last year, said that the club will pay him three months salary for termination of his contract.

Joy Sports sources say, he was relying on Article 11.2 of the terms of the agreement, but that was wrongly interpreted.

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The clause, we gather, does not talk about terms of settling the coach when his contract is terminated, but rather refers to the coach losing three matches in succession.

Coach Konadu, however, lost just a game against Great Olympics before he was sacked by management on December 17, 2020.

The management of Kotoko appears surprised at his position as a meeting was held with him on December 24, 2020, to return to post.

They wanted him for the game against Medeama SC, but coach Konadu said he needed to speak to his advisors. Both parties did not communicate again until the letter was sent last week.

Kotoko say they were expecting a response, but the camp of coach Konadu also believes a letter to re-engage his services was not submitted.

Coach Konadu, 48, was shown the exit by the management of the Porcupine Warriors after the team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Accra Great Olympics in the ongoing Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium.

While he awaits his compensation from the club, he says he does not want to blow issues out of proportion.

“I have been paid by Kotoko up to December but no one has contacted me on anything beyond that. I am home now not working because I haven’t fully settled my issues with Kotoko and they need to do the right thing,” he told Nhyira FM.

“I have written letters on my entitlements with Kotoko but I’ll want to amicably settle all my issues with Kotoko before using the other channels,” he added.

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He added that there have not been massive changes at the club since he left the team two months ago.

Since his exit, the Porcupine Warriors have played eight games in all competitions; lost two, won three and recorded three draws and are yet to lose an away game in the Premier League.

“Ever since I left, the only Kotoko game I watched was against Aduana Stars and there has not been any change.

“The only difference is that Fabio Gama has been cleared and now plays actively for the team,” he said.

The coach insists he is ready to sit down with the club to agree on the best way out for each party.

The former Black Stars assistant coach was shown the exit following their 1-0 defeat to Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium in the matchday four games.

Speaking to Nhyira FM, coach Konadu said that he was not given much time to bond with the team just a month after starting the league.

“It was a new team and players will want to exhibit their individual brilliance rather than playing as a team and that made the gelling of the team difficult. It is the reason we started the season very poorly, but I knew with time, the team will settle,” he noted.

He also stressed that there has not been any major change or difference in the team ever since he left the club after watching their clash against Aduana Stars.

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“Ever since I left, the only Kotoko game I watched was against Aduana Stars and there has not been any change.

“The only difference is that Fabio Gama has been cleared and now plays actively for the team,” he concluded.

Coach Konadu played five matches in the 2020/21 season for Asante Kotoko, winning one, drawing three, and losing one.

He was also in charge when the club drew with FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania in the CAF Champions League prelims.

The management of the club parted ways with the former Black Stars assistant coach following their 1-0 defeat to Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Coach Konadu only managed one win in four matches before his sack.

Mr Afriyie, however, was of the opinion that the club made a mistake in firing him and described him as one of the best managers of his era.

“I was disappointed when they sacked Maxwell Konadu, I will speak as I feel,” the former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President told Joy Sports’ Muftawu Nabila in an interview.

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“I don’t know what is going on in the club but as someone who is sitting back and looking at the situation, I am disappointed.

“Maxwell Konadu is a very good coach and I have worked with him before.

“He was sacked after only four games, even my Arsenal believe they will bounce back.

“He is a member of the new face of our coaching alongside the likes of Tanko – Ibrahim and C.K. Akonnor.

“I don’t know what necessitated the sack and if Kotoko can still recall him they should do it,” he added.

Kotoko will be under the leadership of interim head coach Johnson Smith when they take on Al Hilal of Sudan in the second leg of their Caf Champions League preliminary game.

Coach Konadu, a former Kotoko forward, was sacked after their shock 1-0 defeat to Great Olympics in the ongoing 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season at the Accra Sports Stadium.

In an interview, Mr Amponsah said that he did not inform the board of directors before terminating the contract of the former Black Stars assistant coach.

“I made a mistake for sacking Maxwell Konadu because I did not officially write to inform the board,” Mr Amponsah told Kumasi based Oyerepa FM.

“I admit I am wrong and I accept that. Maxwell Konadu’s records at Kotoko was not bad but it was time for him to go and other big clubs in the world have done that but I again admit I was wrong for not informing the board.

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“Currently, the club is under the guidance of Johnson Smith until a new head coach is found,” he said.

Since Konadu’s departure, Kotoko have been involved in two games which they recorded a win and a defeat. The defeat came in their Caf Champions League clash with Al Hilal in Accra.

The disappointing 1-0 result means Kotoko are on the brink of elimination from the competition at the second round stage if they don’t up their game.