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GFA appoints Prosper Narteh Ogum as head coach of the Black Starlets

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has named former Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the Ghana U17 national team, the Black Starlets. The appointment, announced on Monday, July 28, takes effect immediately as the team prepares for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 Boys Championship in Nigeria.

 

Ogum replaces Coach Frimpong Manso, who recently led Bibiani Gold Stars to a historic Ghana Premier League title. Manso will now focus exclusively on his club duties as Gold Stars prepare for their maiden campaign in the CAF Champions League.

 

The GFA expressed gratitude for Manso’s dedication to youth football during his tenure with the Black Starlets. In addition to managing the U17 team, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has been appointed as the new Head of Coach Education at the GFA. This role had been held by Desmond Ofei, who will now concentrate fully on his responsibilities as assistant coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The dual appointment signals Ghana’s commitment to strengthening both youth development and coaching standards across all levels of its football structure. Ogum’s experience with top clubs like Asante Kotoko is expected to bring fresh energy and expertise to the nation’s promising young talents.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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