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Know the members of Ghana’s 2006 World Cup squad who are now coaches

Ghana’s maiden appearance at the World Cup in 2006 saw the Black Stars stun the world with talented players who made a mark at the tournament in Germany.

The Black Stars had incredible players which included Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, Habib Mohammed, Richard Kingston, John Mensah, and other notable names.

At the moment, virtually all the players who made the squad have retired and have focused on different adventures.

There are a few players who decided not to spend their retirement out of football as they have taken a career path into coaching. Becoming a coach right after football is increasingly becoming the norm for several players who tend to build another legacy in football.

Some players, who underachieved in their football careers, see the adventure as an avenue to right the wrongs in the quest to reach greater heights that they could not attain while playing.

On the other hand, those who had successful careers intend to reapply their tricks and impact the game from the touchline.

Below is a list of players from Ghana’s 2006 World Cup squad who are now coaches

Sammy Adjei – goalkeepers trainer

Richard Kingson – goalkeepers trainer

John Paintsil

Hans Sarpei

Eric Addo

Otto Addo

Michael Essien

Matthew Amoah

Asamoah Gyan

Razak Pimpong

Alex Tachie-Mensah

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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