{
  "id": 8925527,
  "title": "Black Stars: Godwin Attram replaces Desmond Ofei as assistant coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/black-stars-godwin-attram-replaces-desmond-ofei-as-assistant-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:11:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-stars-godwin-attram-replaces-desmond-ofei-as-assistant-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the appointment of former Ghana international, Godwin Attram, as assistant coach for the Black Stars. This move sees Desmond Ofei step down from his position as assistant coach to fully commit to his role as head coach of the Black Meteors, Ghana's U23 national team. The change is part of the GFA's ongoing technical restructuring efforts as the Black Stars gear up for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and other international engagements. Godwin Attram, a former Black Stars midfielder, enters the role with extensive experience, both as a player and a coach. He played for notable clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Silkeborg IF, previously serving as the Head Coach of Great Olympics. Additionally, Attram has been involved with various national youth team structures, earning recognition for his dedication to player development and his contemporary coaching philosophy. Desmond Ofei, who previously juggled coaching roles with both the Black Stars and the Black Meteors, will now be solely focused on guiding Ghana's U23 squad as they prepare for the next Olympic Games qualifiers.",
  "summary": "Attram joins the Black Stars technical team replacing Desmond Ofei, who will now concentrate fully on his role as head coach of the Black Meteors, Ghana's U23 national team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Godwin Attram appointed as Black Stars assistant coach",
    "Desmond Ofei steps down to coach Black Meteors U23",
    "Attram brings extensive player/coach experience"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Godwin Attram replaces Desmond Ofei as Black Stars assistant coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/godwin-attram-replaces-desmond-ofei-as-black-stars-assistant-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:16:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Godwin Attram replaces Desmond Ofei as Black Stars assistant coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/godwin-attram-replaces-desmond-ofei-as-black-stars-assistant-coach-8930351",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:50:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}