Amanda Clinton backs Fernando Santos for Black Stars coaching job
Amanda Clinton has called on the football governing body to appoint Fernando Santos as the next head coach of the Black Stars. Clinton, speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, expressed strong support for Santos, describing him as the ideal candidate to revive the national team. She said, "The Black Stars will do very well if we get a good coach like Santos, who led Portugal to great success, so if we get a good coach and excellent people on the team… of course, we can win."
The GFA is expected to name a new head coach in the coming days following the dismissal of Otto Addo after Ghana's March international friendlies. Addo was relieved of his duties after a disappointing run that saw the Black Stars suffer a 5-1 defeat to Austria and a 2-1 loss to Germany in their World Cup preparation matches. Other names linked to the vacant position include Carlos Queiroz, Paulo Bento, Tom Saintfiet, and Slaven Bilić. Santos won the Portuguese league with FC Porto before guiding Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title and the UEFA Nations League.
A new head coach is expected to be announced this week as Ghana intensifies preparations for upcoming international assignments. The Black Stars will regroup in May for a friendly against Mexico before facing Wales on June 2 in their final warm-up match ahead of the World Cup in North America. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.
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Amanda Clinton has endorsed a specific candidate for the Black Stars coaching job. The Ghana Football Association is under pressure to make a decision quickly - with significant implications for the team's future.
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