German coach Jurgen Kohler has applied for the vacant Black Stars coaching job after holding talks with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Kohler submitted his application to the five member search committee ahead of the February 2, 2024 deadline.
JoySports sources say Kohler applied for the job after a formal approach by the GFA through it’s vice president Mark Addo.
Although Addo did not specifically offer him the job, it is understood that Kohler left the conversation feeling he would at least be considered if he were to apply despite his scanty coaching experience.
Kohler’s most recent coaching stint was a caretaker role at FC Viktoria Koln in 2019.
Despite holding a UEFA Pro License, Kohler does not have a significant top level coaching experience.
He has managed the German U21 team, served as director of Football at Bayern Leverkusen from March 2003 to June 2004, managed MSV Duisburg, and was also the director of football at German third tier side vfR Aalen.
During his playing days, Kohler won the World Cup with Germany and the UEFA Champions League with Borussia Dortmund.
Kohler’s application, and any others that follow, will be considered by the GFA’s five-member committee tasked with finding the next Black Stars coach.
The committee is chaired by GFA vice president Mark Addo with legal practitioner Ace Ankomah as his vice. Chief Director of the Sports Ministry, William Caesar Kartey, former Kotoko General Manager Samuel Opoku Nti, and the GFA’s director of coaching education, Professor J.K Mintah are the other members of the committee.
Source: myjoyonline.com
