The search for the new Black Stars coach is ongoing, with a strong push for Ghanaian coaches to take on the role.

Advocates believe there is a pool of talented coaches within Ghana capable of leading the Black Stars.

When the coaching vacancy was announced, several Ghanaian coaches, including Maxwell Konadu, expressed their interest in the position. Maxwell Konadu, a former Asante Kotoko coach, applied for the job last week, aspiring to fulfil his dream of coaching the national team.

Konadu previously served as an assistant to Kwasi Appiah in 2012 and worked with him during the 2013 AFCON in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Following Kwasi Appiah's dismissal in September 2014, Konadu took over as the Black Stars' acting coach, successfully guiding the team to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

He later served as Avram Grant's assistant until Grant's termination after the 2017 AFCON.

Coach Kwasi Appiah's reappointment as head coach saw Konadu continue as part of the coaching staff alongside Ibrahim Tanko.

Additionally, Konadu was a member of Milovan Rajevac’s technical team during the 2021 AFCON, where the team exited at the group stage.

Michael Osei

The former Asante Kotoko player has confirmed that he has applied for the Black Stars, as he believes that his time is now.

"Yes, I have applied for the job because I believe that with everything I've learned, I am capable of coaching the squad.

"Looking at the team, there are a number of young players like Majeed Ashimeru, Enerst Nuamah, Osman Bukari, and many of the current players who I have coached at the U23 level alongside coach Ibrahim Tanko.

"I've been coaching in Ghana for about 12 years, totalling nearly 15 years of coaching experience. Ghana is also my home country, so I understand the culture, have the expertise, and believe now is the time to coach the squad and I'm always a winner."

Michael Osei, who has previously managed clubs such as Asante Kotoko and Liberty Professionals and served as an assistant at FSV Frankfurt II, submitted his application for the coaching position.

His most recent coaching role was with Bibiani Goldstars. The deadline for submitting applications, which was set for February 2, 2024, has now passed.