Samuel Boadu
Personal information
Full name Samuel Boadu
Date of birth (1986-02-24) 24 February 1986 (age 38)
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

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]

Early life and education

Born 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

Boadu 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

In 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

Accra Hearts of Oak

Prior 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

Boadu 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

Samuel Boadu has a son.[7] He married Felicia Apimpanta in August 2021.[11][12][13]

Honours

Accra Hearts of Oak

Individual

References

  1. ^ a b Association, Ghana Football. "Samuel Boadu appointed as National U-15 Head Coach". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
  2. ^ "Samuel Boadu: Hearts of Oak appoint former Medeama boss as new coach - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
  3. ^ Hemans, Francis (2021-04-22). "Samuel Boadu named new Black Satellites assistant coach". 3news. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  4. ^ "Samuel Boadu: The King With The Midas Touch? - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  5. ^ ""Let's keep our eyes on the price" - Hearts Coach Samuel Boadu". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  6. ^ "Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu after Super Clash win: We're not champions yet". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-06-28. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  7. ^ a b c d Association, Ghana Football. "PROFILE OF NATIONAL TEAM COACHES: Samuel Boadu". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  8. ^ "Hearts of Oak sign coach Samuel Boadu on a three-year deal". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
  9. ^ "Hearts new coach Samuel Boadu tasked to win either Premier League or FA Cup". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
  10. ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Karim Zito retains Black Satellites post – Samuel Boadu gets assistant role". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  11. ^ "I had to postpone my wedding because of Hearts of Oak – Coach Samuel Boadu reveals". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
  12. ^ "Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu marries". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  13. ^ "Hearts of Oak manager Samuel Boadu ties knot with Felicia in a white wedding". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  14. ^ Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Hearts of Oak beats Ashgold on penalties to win MTN FA Cup". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
  16. ^ "2022 MTN FA Cup final: How Hearts and Bechem United made it - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  17. ^ "Hearts to play either Kotoko or AshGold in Super Cup clash". GhanaWeb. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  18. ^ "Ghana FA to confirm Hearts of Oak as Super Cup winners". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  19. ^ "Hearts of Oak beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 to lift 2022 President's Cup". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  20. ^ "2022 President's Cup: Patrick Razak scores late winner for Hearts of Oak against Kotoko". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  21. ^ "Hearts coach Samuel Boadu wins NASCO Coach of the Month Award". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  22. ^ Association, Ghana Football (31 July 2021). "Samuel Boadu named NASCO GPL Coach of the Month for June". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  23. ^ "Check out the full list as Andre Ayew, Gyan, Hearts win big at the 2021 Ghana Football Awards". GhanaWeb. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  24. ^ "GPL Awards: Hearts of Oak's Boadu and Salifu named NASCO coach and player of the season - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-08-30.

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Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. – current squad
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