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Soccer News of Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ghana mourns death of coach Fred Osam Duodu

Former Black Stars coach, Fred Osam Duodo Former Black Stars coach, Fred Osam Duodo

Ghana is mourning the death of one of its finest technical brains Osam Duodu who died yesterday at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after battling ill health.

He was also a CAF and FIFA Instructor.

Duodu is known for winning the Africa Cup of Nations for Ghana in 1978 and 1982, he also led the national U-20 side, the Black Satellites to a double silver feat in 1993 at both the African and World Championships.

He also handled the senior national team the Black Stars at various times in 1978 -1981, 1988- 1989 and also in 2002.

Duodu acted as technical director and General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association.

He also handled the Gambian U-17 national to win the 2005 African U-17 Championship