By Seli Baisie
Former Bibiani GoldStars coach Michael Osei has undergone an interview with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as part of the selection process for the vacant Black Stars coaching position.
Osei, a former Black Stars player, is among several candidates interviewed by the GFA in their quest to appoint a new head coach for the national team.
The role has been unfilled since the departure of Chris Hughton following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after just three matches.
During his interview on February 14, Osei expressed gratitude to the GFA for considering him and granting him the opportunity to present his case.
“First of all I want to acknowledge the playing body, Ghana football association for shortlisting me, granting an interview to put across the reasons for my application,” the former Ghana international player said.
“As a former player in both local and international football, coupled with my experience as a professional coach in Europe and Ghana, I believe I possess the necessary qualities to assemble a competitive team,” Osei stated.
“I have been a player in both local and the international terrines, with my experience as a professional coach, both in Europe and in Ghana, I believe I have what it takes to bring together a “ready to play” team, young men who are committed to raising the flag of Ghana up high.
He emphasized his readiness to lead the national team and outlined his plans to rejuvenate interest in Ghanaian football, fill stadiums, and deliver positive results.
“I want the national head coach position, together with my team we already have the various strategies in place to bring back the love, fill stadiums and produce results if given the chance.
Osei also expressed his ambition to restore Ghana’s position among the top 10 teams in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rankings.
“It will be a privilege to contribute together with the team, in putting Ghana back in the top 10 of the Caf national team rankings.
Moreover, he highlighted the importance of fostering unity within the team, both on and off the field, as a crucial element for success.
“I want to bring harmony in the dressing room, that’s the first vital means of achieving unity on the field of play,” Mr Osei concluded.
Former Bibiani GoldStars head coach Michael Osei has been interviewed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as part of the targets for the vacant Black Stars coaching role.
The ex-Black Stars player is among a host of other applicants who were interviewed as Ghana searches for a new head coach.
The role has been vacant since the dismissal of Chris Hughton following Ghana’s exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after just three games.
Osei spoke to the GFA Vice President, Mark Addo, and the other committee members tasked with finding a new head coach for the senior national team on February 14.
“First of all I want to acknowledge the playing body, Ghana football association for shortlisting me, granting an interview to put across the reasons for my application,” Osei said
“I have been a player in both local and the international terrines, with my experience as a professional coach, both in Europe and in Ghana, I believe I have what it takes to bring together a “ready to play” team, young men who are committed to raising the flag of Ghana up high.
“I want the national head coach position, together with my team we already have the various strategies in place to bring back the love, fill stadiums and produce results if given the chance.
“It will be a privilege to contribute together with the team, in putting Ghana back in the top 10 of the Caf national team rankings.
“I want to bring harmony in the dressing room, that’s the first vital means of achieving unity on the field of play.”
