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  • GFA names Frimpong Manso as new Head Coach of the Black Starlets

    GFA names Frimpong Manso as new Head Coach of the Black Starlets

    The Ghana Football Association has named Stephen Frimpong Manso as the new Head Coach of the country’s Under-17 male football team, the Black Starlets.

    Manso takes over from Laryea Kingston, who left the position in May 2024 after the team failed to qualify for the 2025 U-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

    Currently managing Premier League team Bibiani Gold Stars, Manso brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He has coached several clubs in the past, including Stade d’Abidjan, Asante Kotoko, Karela United, and B.A. United.

    Frimpong Manso has a strong background with national teams, having coached the U-17 team from 2009 to 2010 and worked as Assistant Coach for the Black Meteors between 2006 and 2008.

    As a player, Manso was known for his solid defensive skills, having played for clubs like Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Al Shabab in Kuwait, and the Ghana senior national team, the Black Stars.

    He holds a CAF Licence A Coaching certificate and is highly regarded for his talent in identifying and nurturing young players.

    Manso is expected to lead the Black Starlets in future international matches, with the goal of bringing Ghana back to the top in youth football, both in Africa and internationally.

    Assistant Coaches Nana Kweku Agyemang and Jacob Nettey will remain in their current positions.

  • Current Kotoko players are inexperienced- Ex-Kotoko coach, Frimpong Manso

    Current Kotoko players are inexperienced- Ex-Kotoko coach, Frimpong Manso

    Frimpong Manso, a former manager of Asante Kotoko, has stated that the current squad of the team has not reached the level of performance necessary to match the stature of the club.

    He made this statement in response to the criticism the players have been receiving from Kotoko fans due to their poor performance in the 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League season.

    Frimpong is of the opinion that the players are not yet experienced enough to maintain the level of consistency that the club requires to succeed.

    “The Kotoko club is very demanding, they want to win every game but most of their players are up and coming and it will take a lot of time for them to get to the expected level the fans demand,” he said as quoted by GhanaSportsPage.

    He entreated the fans to accept the reality, arguing that their expectation does not correlate with the quality of players at the club.

    “If the fans do not accept this and still demand a lot from them, then it must be looked at again,” Coach Frimpong Manso stated.

    “So for me, I think the quality of the players does not correspond with the expectations of the fans.”

    Asante Kotoko have won just three of their last ten matches, drawing four and losing three.

    The defending champions are 6th on the league table with 44 points after 30 matches with four games to end the season.

  • Frimpong Manso unhappy with Coach Prosper Narteh’s resignation ahead of Africa campaign

    Prior to their CAF Champions League preliminary round matchup against Rail Club du Kadiogo, Asante Kotoko Legend Frimpong Manso claims that coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum would have been the ideal choice to lead the Porcupines.

    Coach Dr. Prosper Nartey Ogum guided Asante Kotoko to win the Ghana Premier league title last season.

    The former WAFA coach later tendered in his resignation some few weeks ago.

    Asante Kotoko with just some few weeks to the first leg encounter against the Burkinabe club are without a head coach.

    Speaking in an interview on Happy FM Coach Frimpong Manso said he would have preferred Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum to be in charge of the game.

    ”The disadvantage Asante Kotoko have now is that time is not on their side. Looking at the time in which a new coach is coming in and the departure of certain key plays out of the team with even barely a month before the fixture, I think Kotoko have limited time to be able develop a formidable team in time”.

    The Ghana Premier League champions will face the Burkinabe side in this two-legged fixture for a place in the next round of the competition.

  • C.K Akonnor needs time and patience – Frimpong Manso

    Former Ghana international, Frimpong Manso has said that Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor will need time to build a winsome side for the national team after suffering a humiliating defeat.

    The friendly game was Charles Akonnor’s debut game as Black Stars coach since his appointment early this year.

    The Black Stars led by Captain Andre Dede Ayew were dominated and beaten by the Malians throughout the entire duration of the game.

    Assessing CK Akonnor’s defeat in his first game and the performance of the players he said:”Its too early to say that coach CK Akunnor is not capable of handling the national team,its just one match he has played. Let have the patience for him and support him”, he told Space FM.

    “The formation deployed doesn’t account to the loss, but the players didn’t perform well.”

    Ghana will take on Asian champions Qatar in their second friendly game on Monday.

    Akonnor will be searching for his first win as head coach of the Black Stars.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • I am really excited with the directives from Manhyia to Kotoko Board- Coach Frimpong Manso

    Former Asante Kotoko stalwart defender Frimpong Manso has lauded the directives from Manhyia to the Board of directors of the club to develop the Youth team.

    According to the former coach of the club, the formation of the Youth team for Asante Kotoko will be a feeding ground for the Senior team.

    Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has directed the Board of Directors to set up the Asante Kotoko SC academy and establish a new social impact with Asanteman to provide opportunities for the development of the youth within the communities for advancement through sports.

    Speaking in an interview with Opemsuo FM, the Nkoranza FC manager revealed how he is so excited about the the new development and he has thrown his weight behind it.

    “I am really excited about the directives from Manhyia to the Board to develop Youth side for Asante Kotoko. It is surely the start of an exciting moment for the club.”

    “In developing the young players, it demands experienced hands that really have the pre-requisite skills about youth development. And I would want to plead with the Board to consider the old players of the Club who are coaches, and understand the cultural perspectives of the club.”

    “This is a project that needs support from all and sundry to see it happening soon. It is a difficult project but when it fully matures its results are nothing short of the best,” he concluded.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com

  • Kotoko needs a proper plan Frimpong Manso

    Former Asante Kotoko player, Frimpong Manso says the club needs proper plans to be able to reclaim their old glory

    In an interview, he implored the newly appointed board to develop a medium and long term plan for players recruited into the team.

    According to him, the Kumasi based club has failed to live up to expectations in recent years due to lack of consistency and has advised them to develop a plan that will see players staying in the club for long.

    Manso, who played for eight consecutive years for Kotoko indicated that the team had consistency because many of the players played together for quite a long time but is of the view that the terrain has changed.

    “The players should be made to sign a minimum of three -year contract, and depending on performance, the contract should be extended or abrogated. They should not recruit players just for the sake of recruitment. Only tried and tested players should be recruited” he said.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kotoko players should be made to sign a minimum of 3 years contract Frimpong Manso

    Former Asante Kotoko player, Frimpong Manso has asked management of the Porcupine Warriors to develop a medium and long term plan for players recruited into the team.

    The Kumasi based club has failed to live up to expectations in recent years and their former employer believes the club can get back on its feet with a proper plan.

    Manso, who played for eight consecutive years for Kotoko indicated that the team had consistency because many of the players played together for quite a long time but is of the view that the terrain has changed.

    “The players should be made to sign a minimum of three -year contract, and depending on performance, the contract should be extended or abrogated. They should not recruit players just for the sake of recruitment. Only tried and tested players should be recruited” he said.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Frimpong Manso opens up on how he joined Asante Kotoko from rival club

    Asante Kotoko legend Frimpong Manso has opened up on how he joined the club from Kumasi Corner Stones.

    The Asante Kotoko defender played for the Porcupine Warriors between 1987 and 1995 before moving outside Ghana to play professional football in Kuwait.

    Frimpong Manso revealed that he had been on the pay-roll of Asante Kotoko even before he joined the team whilst playing for Kumasi Cornerstone.

    According to him, officials of Asante Kotoko had in mind he will play for the club thus the move to have him on the club’s payroll.

    “After winning the WAFU for Corners in 1987, I together with my teammates joined Kotoko primarily because of the professional way management of Kotoko treated their players, he told Graphic Sports.

    “While in the Black Stars camp some supporters and officials of Kotoko visited their players and showered them money and with gifts.

    “Even though I was not a Kotoko player, I benefited tremendously from such gifts. It got to a point that even as a player with Corners, I was on the payroll of Kotoko and received money on a monthly basis.

    “Perhaps, they did so because they had in mind that I would play for them in future.”, he added.

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    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Appointment of Black Stars captain should be the sole prerogative of the coach – Frimpong Manso

    Former Black Stars defender and current Nkoranza Warriors head coach, Frimpong Manso has opined selection of captains for the Black Stars should be done solely by the head coach of the team.

    According to him, Liverpool appointed Virgil van Dijk as a captain whilst old players were there without seniority or how long being with the team.

    Speaking on one Ashanti Region-based Wontumi Radio and TV Nationwide Sports, he claimed that it should be the sole prerogative of the coach in terms of appointing a captain.

    Talking about his time at Black Stars captaincy position issues he said, “The issue of the captaincy was there and there was a pain because we were all shocked after the team’s meeting because everyone was expecting an announcement which will favour them that’s why I said it should be appointed by the coaches because he handles the team.

    “If the coach notices that this player can help him on the pitch in terms of sending messages and encouraging the players when things are not going on right then he can decide to appoint.

    “Many players were at Liverpool before Virgil van Dijk arrived but the captain was given to him.

    “At where we are today, for me it should be sole prerogative of the coach in terms of appointing a captain.” He concluded

    Source: Richmond K Entsie/Contributor

  • Opoku Afriyie was a unifier – Frimpong Manso

    The coach of Nkoranza warriors, Frimpong Manso remembers recently deceased Opoku Afriyie as someone who likes bringing people together and upfront.

    Opoku Afriyie had a glittering career in football, most notably winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana in 1978. He was a striker during his playing days.

    In an interview with Peace Sports, Frimpong Manso recollects the attitude of Afriyie.

    “He is someone who likes to bring people together. He is plain as well. If you do something he is not happy about, he will let you know immediately.”

    “Some people felt he was outspoken and because of that, authorities did not usually like him. The players understood him. Normally players like someone who fights for them and Afriyie does that”.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Nkoranza Warriors re-appoint Frimpong Manso as head coach

    Division One League side Nkoranza Warriors have confirmed the appointment of Frimpong Manso as the head coach of the club.

    Manso penned a two and half year deal with the club after fruitful negotiations on Thursday.

    He takes over from coach Ibrahim Mohammed who was sacked from the club three days ago.

    This is his second stint at the club after leaving the club last year after the Normalization Committee Special Competition.

    He has been tasked to qualify the club to the topflight league. He is expected to start work on Monday.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com