Deputy Coach of the Ghana Black Stars, Ibrahim Tanko has been handed the reins of the national U-23 team the Black Meteors.<\/p>\n
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The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Black Stars midfielder has been tasked with preparing the Black Meteors for their upcoming CAF U-23 Cup of Nations fixture against Togo.<\/p>\n
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He is to be assisted by Michael Osei with Nasaamu Yakubu designated as Goalkeeper\u2019s Trainer.<\/p>\n
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Tanko takes over the role following the unfortunate demise of Coach Yusif Abubakr in Kumasi last week, following a short illness.<\/p>\n
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The Black Meteors are billed to engage near neighbours Togo in a first round eliminator for the U-23 African Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
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The Meteors will host their Togolese counterparts on the 18th of December at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, with the return leg four days later in Lome.<\/p>\n
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The PFAG congratulates Coach Tanko on his appointment, and wishes him well in his bid to attain great laurels with our national Olympic team!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Deputy Coach of the Ghana Black Stars, Ibrahim Tanko has been handed the reins of the national U-23 team the Black Meteors. The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Black Stars midfielder has been tasked with preparing the Black Meteors for their upcoming CAF U-23 Cup of Nations fixture against Togo. He is to be assisted<\/p>\n