Samuel Boadu (born 24 February 1986) is a Ghanaian professional football manager and former player who last served as the head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. in the Ghana Premier League and serves as the assistant coach of the Ghana national U-20 team.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He previously coached Tarkwa-based club Medeama S.C. and the Ghana national U-15 team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Boadu | ||
| Date of birth | 24 February 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back/ Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | GHAPOHA | ||
| 2001–2003 | Berekum Arsenal | ||
| 2003–2007 | Prestea Mine Stars | ||
| 2007–2008 | ASFA Yennenga | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008 | Fantomas FC | ||
| 2008–2009 | FC Porto (Ghana) | ||
| 2015 | Honeymoon FC | ||
| 2015 | Latex Foam FC | ||
| 2017 | Shooting Stars FC | ||
| 2013–2018 | Asokwa Deportivo | ||
| 2018–2021 | Medeama S.C. | ||
| 2018–2021 | Ghana U-15 | ||
| 2021–2022 | Accra Hearts of Oak | ||
| 2021–2022 | Ghana U-20 (assistant coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and education
editBorn on 24 February 1986 in Kumasi, Samuel Boadu hails from Tepa in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He was educated at the Adum Presbyterian Basic School and Kumasi High School.[7] He played on his high school's football team. He attended Kumasi Polytechnic (now Kumasi Technical University) where he obtained an HND in Purchase and Supply. He attended coaching courses held by the Confederation of African Football and the Ghana Football Association, from where he obtained his certification.
Playing career
editBoadu played for Real Ambassadors, a Colts club at Tema, RTU Colts Club, Kumasi, Division Two club, Ahmadiyya Stars, Ashanti Heroes and Division One club, Bibiani Gold Stars. He played in the Ghana Premier League with GHAPOHA (2000–2001), Berekum Arsenal (2001–2003) and Prestea Mines Stars (2003–2007). He played for the Burkinabé football club, ASFA Yennenga. An injury in 2008 ended his playing career. In his playing days, he was a utility player, playing in both central defender and midfielder positions.[7]
Coaching career
editIn his early career, Boadu coached Kumasi-based Colts club, Fantomas FC in 2008. He guided Shooting Stars FC to the Ashanti Regional Second Division Middle League Final in 2017. He also coached Honeymoon FC and Latex Foam FC to the 2015 Middle League Final as well as FC Porto, a Division Two club that made it to the finals in the 2008/09 Middle League. For five seasons, he was the coach of Division One League side, Asokwa Deportivo.[7]
Managerial career
editAccra Hearts of Oak
editPrior to signing for Accra Heart of Oak, Boadu coached Ghana Premier League side, Medeama S.C. for 3 years. On 1 March 2021, the board of Hearts of Oak announced that he had signed a 3.5-year contract with the club, with the task of winning the Ghana Premier League in his first full season, and guiding the club into the CAF Champions League in the future.[8][9]
Ghana U-20
editBoadu previously served as head coach of the Ghana national U-15 team, before being promoted to assistant coach of the Ghana national U-20 team in April 2021.[10]
Personal life
editSamuel Boadu has a son.[7] He married Felicia Apimpanta in August 2021.[11][12][13]
Honours
editAccra Hearts of Oak
- Ghana Premier League: 2020–21[14]
- Ghanaian FA Cup: 2021[15] 2022[16]
- Ghana Super Cup: 2021[17][18]
- President's Cup: 2022[19][20]
Individual
- Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month: May 2021,[21] June 2021[22]
- Ghana Football Awards Men's Coach of the Year: 2021[23]
- GPL NASCO Coach of the Season: 2020–21[24]
References
edit- ^ a b Association, Ghana Football. "Samuel Boadu appointed as National U-15 Head Coach". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Samuel Boadu: Hearts of Oak appoint former Medeama boss as new coach - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Hemans, Francis (22 April 2021). "Samuel Boadu named new Black Satellites assistant coach". 3news. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "Samuel Boadu: The King With The Midas Touch? - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ ""Let's keep our eyes on the price" - Hearts Coach Samuel Boadu". GhanaSoccernet. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu after Super Clash win: We're not champions yet". GhanaSoccernet. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d Association, Ghana Football. "PROFILE OF NATIONAL TEAM COACHES: Samuel Boadu". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak sign coach Samuel Boadu on a three-year deal". www.ghanaweb.com. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Hearts new coach Samuel Boadu tasked to win either Premier League or FA Cup". GhanaSoccernet. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Karim Zito retains Black Satellites post – Samuel Boadu gets assistant role". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "I had to postpone my wedding because of Hearts of Oak – Coach Samuel Boadu reveals". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu marries". GhanaWeb. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak manager Samuel Boadu ties knot with Felicia in a white wedding". GhanaWeb. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak beats Ashgold on penalties to win MTN FA Cup". GhanaWeb. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "2022 MTN FA Cup final: How Hearts and Bechem United made it - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ "Hearts to play either Kotoko or AshGold in Super Cup clash". GhanaWeb. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Ghana FA to confirm Hearts of Oak as Super Cup winners". GhanaSoccernet. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 to lift 2022 President's Cup". GhanaWeb. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "2022 President's Cup: Patrick Razak scores late winner for Hearts of Oak against Kotoko". GhanaWeb. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "Hearts coach Samuel Boadu wins NASCO Coach of the Month Award". GhanaSoccernet. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football (31 July 2021). "Samuel Boadu named NASCO GPL Coach of the Month for June". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Check out the full list as Andre Ayew, Gyan, Hearts win big at the 2021 Ghana Football Awards". GhanaWeb. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "GPL Awards: Hearts of Oak's Boadu and Salifu named NASCO coach and player of the season - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
External links
edit- Samuel Boadu at Global Sports Archive