{
  "id": 8930351,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:50:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/godwin-attram-replaces-desmond-ofei-as-black-stars-assistant-coach/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Football Association has announced the appointment of Godwin Attram as an assistant coach to the Black Stars, replacing Desmond Ofei. This move is intended to enhance the focus of the national teams ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Attram, who brings extensive European experience from stints at PSV Eindhoven and Silkeborg IF, will serve under head coach Carlos Queiroz. Ofei, shifting his focus to the U23 Black Meteors, will be in charge of their development. With a background as an attacking midfielder, followed by coaching stints with Accra Great Olympics and various youth national teams, Attram's appointment is justified by his playing pedigree, understanding of international football demands, and proven track record in player development. The decision comes just days before Ghana's away qualifier against Ivory Coast on September 24th and the home fixture against The Gambia on September 29th. Attram is expected to assist Queiroz with tactical preparation, squad integration, and match planning as the Black Stars aim for a strong start to their AFCON 2027 campaign.",
  "summary": "By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association has appointed former international Godwin Attram as an assistant coach of the Black Stars, replacing Desmond Ofei in a move designed to sharpen focus across the national teams. Attram will work under head coach Carlos Queiroz as Ghana prepares for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, while Ofei shifts his […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Godwin Attram appointed as Black Stars assistant coach",
    "Replaces Desmond Ofei ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers",
    "Attram brings European experience from PSV Eindhoven and Silkeborg IF"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:11:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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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."
}