Maxwell Konadu and Salifu Fatawu have been appointed to manage junior national teams
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has made appointments to some committees and coaching roles for the junior national teams.
Former Asante Kotoko coach Maxwell Konadu has been appointed as the national U-20 team, Black Satellites head coach.
His coaching résumé includes stints with Asante Kotoko, Eleven Wonders, Legon Cities, and most recently, Nsoatreman FC.
He is the replacement for coach Desmond Ofei, who is currently part of the technical team of the Black Stars.
GFA appoint Maxwell Konadu as head coach of Black Satellites
“Konadu will be assisted by Nations FC deputy coach Johnson Smith and Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon. The newly constituted technical team also includes Kelvin Agyemang, who will serve as Goalkeepers Coach.
“The appointment of Maxwell Konadu is expected to bring renewed energy and tactical direction to the Black Satellites,” part of the statement from the GFA released on August 21, 2025, read.
Meanwhile, the GFA also announced the renewal of Daniel Boateng as chairman of the national U-15 Boys Management Committee.
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According to the GFA statement, Boateng’s leadership will this time be complemented by Gabriel Godwin Kwao, Vice Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, who will serve as his deputy.
The association indicated that the maintenance of the committee members is to ensure continuity in planning and also to groom more talents for the country.
“The retention of Daniel Boateng and the inclusion of respected football administrators is seen as a strong statement of the Association’s commitment to continuity and stability in nurturing young talents,” the statement added.
The GFA also appointed tactician Salifu Fatawu to take charge of the national U-15 boys’ team as its head coach.
The FA noted that Salifu’s vast experience is key to the appointment, which is expected to enhance the players’ ability.
Prior to the appointment, Salifu served as assistant coach to Karim Zito when the U-20 team clinched the U-20 WAFU Championship in Benin in 2020 and went on to win the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Mauritania in 2021.
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