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‘Take a cue from Senegal’ – Samson Deen to GFAl

Mr. Samson Deen, President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has said the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should take a cue from the Senegalese Football Federation when selecting the next coach for the Black Stars.

In a statement to the media, Mr. Deen said, the success of Senegal at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was due to consistency in the technical direction of the team as well as the belief in the ability of Coach Aliou Cissey.

He added, the GFA must tow that line and believe in the ability of local coaches to deliver, when given the respect and support by the local football controlling body.

“Captain Dr. Hassan Shehata of Egypt and Now Aliou Cisse were made to lead with all the support they deserved from their Country.

“Why hire a foreign coach, especially when the football world knows that you (The GFA) can’t afford to splash the cash on him for his services?

“If we want to get this done, then let’s believe our own can get us there.” He told GNA Sports.

According Mr. Deen, the English tactician (Chris Hughton) was not a household name in the football world, adding that he was not in the class of the likes of Carlos Quiroz, “at least we saw his signature on the Egyptian Team”.

Mr. Deen suggested that, the GFA in selecting an Interim Coach for the Black Stars should consider Akwesi Appiah as the Head, with Ibrahim Tanko and Otto Addo – as Assistant Coaches, whilst Karim Zito takes up the scouting job, with Ben Owu as the Goalkeeper’s Trainer.

Source: GNA

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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