Yaw Preko has been named Ghana Under-20 assistant coach The Ghana Football Association has appointed ex-international winger Yaw Preko as assistant coach of the national Under-20 team ahead of their African title defence in Libya.

He trained with the side on Wednesday morning and will be number two to Orlando Wellington as they prepare for a pre-tournament camping at Barcelona next month.

Preko, who played for several top European clubs including Belgian giants Anderlecht, has acquired coaching licenses since retiring from playing.

“His position is confirmed and even trained with the team this morning. He knows what he’s suppose to do and can compliment head coach Orlando Wellington,” Ghana Under-20 management committee head Jordan Anagbla told GHANAsoccernet.com

He was a member of the U-17 World Cup winning side in 1991, played in the U-20 team that reached the final of the 1993 edition before losing to Brazil and starred for Ghana at the 1992 Olympic Games.

He also won several caps for the Black Stars as a flying winger.