Former Ghana assistant coach, Maxwell Konadu, has officially expressed his interest in becoming the new head coach of the Black Stars. Konadu, currently managing Nsoatreman FC, brings over a decade of experience with the national team, having served as an assistant and interim coach from 2012 to 2022.

The opportunity for the head coach position arose after the dismissal of Chris Hughton, following Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, where they were eliminated in the group stages.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set a deadline of February 2, 2024, for interested candidates to submit their applications. Sources from JoySports suggest that Konadu, alongside Michael Osei, are among the local coaches who have applied for the position.

However, uncertainty looms over whether Konadu and Osei possess the UEFA Pro coaching license, a prerequisite for consideration. Without the required license, they may face automatic disqualification from the selection process.

The GFA is yet to release a list of shortlisted candidates, and the timeline for such an announcement remains unknown. The association is expected to conduct interviews and assessments before making a final decision on the next head coach of the Black Stars.