Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu believes the next head coach of the Black Stars must focus on inspiring Ghana’s top players rather than simply teaching them the basics of the game.
Osei-Fosu said players such as Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus already possess the technical qualities required to perform at the highest level, making the ability to motivate and inspire them a key responsibility for the incoming coach.
“Nobody in the world is going to teach Semenyo how to make forward runs or Kudus how to make a forward pass,” Osei-Fosu said.
According to him, the bigger challenge is creating an environment that encourages players to execute their roles effectively on the pitch.
He explained that even when a player understands where and when to make a run, a lack of motivation could prevent him from doing so.
Osei-Fosu believes inspiration can come through different aspects of coaching, including tactical instructions, the quality of training sessions and the coach’s relationship with the players.
His comments come as attention remains focused on the Ghana Football Association’s plans for the next Black Stars coach following the departure of Carlos Queiroz.
