The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Coach Kassim Ocansey “Mingle” as the new Head Coach of the Male National Under-23 team, the Black Meteors.
Coach Ocansey brings a wealth of experience to the role, having had a distinguished career in coaching with club sides like Accra Great Olympics, Bechem United, and Nations FC, where he is currently the Head Coach.
Coach Kassim, has also coached extensively at the Academy, Colts and second tier levels of Ghana Football, and is well equipped with a deep understanding of how to develop talent from a very early age, a statement from the GFA said.
According to the GFA, Coach Ocansey has the passion for nurturing young talents and an ideal candidate to lead the Black Meteors in their quest to regain their past glory.
The team, which was the first African nation to win an Olympic medal in football at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking to rediscover its footing as a powerhouse at its level in world football. Coach Kassim Ocansey had a very active footballing career playing for then top tier teams Dumas Boys of GTP, GIHOC Stars, Sekondi Eleven Wise and Accra Standfast over a period of eight years.
The Ghana Football Association is confident that Coach Ocansey’s expertise and experience will be invaluable in building a formidable Black Meteors team that would be ultimately successful.
Source: GNA
