Former Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu has reached an agreement to coach Division Two side Kumasi Cornerstone, as confirmed in an official statement on Twitter by the club on Monday.
Boadu had been inactive as a club coach following his dismissal by Hearts of Oak at the beginning of the last season. Prior to his departure, Boadu had led the club to a domestic treble in his first season, and in his second season, he successfully defended the FA Cup. Unfortunately, a poor start led to his sacking in September 2022.
In recent times, Boadu has been focused on coaching the national U-20 side, where he serves as the head coach. He led the team to the recent WAFU Zone B Boys Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, where they faced an early exit in the group stage.
Boadu has been linked with several top-flight clubs, with reports suggesting he is interested in returning to Medeama, the reigning Ghanaian champions he left in the middle of the 2020/21 season to join Hearts of Oak. He has, however, agreed to a short-term contract with his hometown club, Cornerstone.
“We are delighted to announce Mr Samuel Boadu as a stop-gap coach. We are certain that Boadu’s experience and standard of excellence as a tactician will impact Cornerstone Football Club positively as we work assiduously to revive our old glory. Welcome ‘Kofi Yesu’,” the club wrote in their statement.
We are delighted to announce Mr. Samuel Boadu as a stop-gap coach. We are certain that Boadu's experience and standard of excellence as a tactician will impact Cornerstone Football Club positively as we work assiduously to revive our old glory
— Kumasi Cornerstone Football Club (@KCornerstoneFC) July 24, 2023
Welcome 'Kofi Yesu' #ObeyeYie pic.twitter.com/VIyBZ2FwU4
During his time at Hearts of Oak, Boadu achieved significant success, ending the club’s Ghana Premier League trophy drought in 2021 by winning their first league title since 2009. He also secured the FA Cup victory. Boadu’s departure from Hearts of Oak came after winning four major trophies and the President Cup twice.
