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Black Leopards’ new coach, Maxwell Konadu, is determined to use his extensive experience to guide the team back to the Premiership. The 51-year-old Ghanaian signed a three-year contract with Leopards two weeks ago, following a successful period at Nsoatreman, where he led the team to their first Ghana FA Cup victory and achieved a fourth-place finish in the Ghanaian Premiership.
Konadu’s appointment offers fresh hope for Leopards, who have struggled to regain their top-flight status since their relegation in the 2019/20 season. His coaching career is marked by significant achievements at both club and international levels, which the Leopards' management hopes will drive a successful promotion campaign.
Reflecting on his new role, Konadu said, “I know about Black Leopards from when they were still in the Premiership, and now that they are in Division One, they need to fight back. I am well-experienced on the continent... I’ve been in the World Cups, Afcons, CHANs... I’ve been everywhere. I want to see if all this experience will help me push Black Leopards to the highest level,” as quoted by SowetanLive.
Konadu highlighted his past accomplishments, noting, “In 2014, Kwesi Appiah was the head coach, and I was his assistant. We qualified Black Stars for the World Cup in Brazil.” He also recounted his interim role as head coach of the national team, where he led Ghana to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “After that, Appiah left, and I was asked to coach the national team on an interim basis and I qualified the team for Afcon 2015. That’s when Avram Grant came in, and we went to the final of the AFCON and got beaten by Ivory Coast on penalties,” Konadu said. He also mentioned winning the Ghana Premiership with Asante Kotoko in the 2011/12 season.
Konadu's rich background and proven track record are expected to be key assets as he seeks to elevate Black Leopards to the Premiership.
Black Leopards' new Ghanaian coach, Maxwell Konadu, has revealed that he draws significant inspiration from Pitso Mosimane, one of Africa’s most successful football coaches.
Konadu, who recently signed a three-year contract with Black Leopards after a successful tenure at Nsoatreman, expressed his admiration for Mosimane, the South African coaching legend known for his remarkable achievements in football. “I respect Pitso so much, and he’s been my role model for some time. I chat with him sometimes...I’ve been following him a lot,” Konadu said in an interview with SowetanLive.
Mosimane's illustrious career includes 19 major trophies. His achievements with SuperSport United include the Coca-Cola Cup and the SAA Top 8 trophy. At Mamelodi Sundowns, he secured 5 league titles, 2 Telkom Knockout Cups, 2 Nedbank Cups, the 2016 CAF Champions League, and the CAF Super Cup. During his time with Al Ahly, he won 2 CAF Champions League titles, the Egyptian Cup, and 2 CAF Super Cups. Most recently, he captured the Saudi Arabian First Division title with Al Ahli, becoming the only South African coach to win a major trophy outside Africa.
Konadu's appointment as Black Leopards' coach is seen as a new beginning for the team, which has been striving to regain their top-flight status since their relegation in the 2019/20 season.
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