Ex-Croatian Star Eying Ghana Job

Robert Prosinečki

 

Former Croatian footballer and coach, Robert Prosinečki, has expressed interest in becoming Ghana’s coach.

His agent, Vukoja Josip, confirmed to Ghanasoccernet.com that Prosinečki has submitted his application to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ahead of the deadline, February 2, 2024. According to Josip, Prosinečki will speak with GFA in the coming days.

This is not the first time that Prosinečki has shown interest in coaching the Black Stars. He previously applied for the role in 2012 after Goran Stevanović was sacked, but did not get the job.

The former Barcelona and Real Madrid star brings a wealth of experience to the table, having served as assistant coach for the Croatia national team from 2006 to 2010.

In recent years, he has managed several clubs, including Red Stars Belgrade, Kayserispor, Denizlispor, and Olimpija Ljubljana, as well as the Azerbaijan national team and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Most recently, he briefly led Rudeš, a club based in Zagreb, before leaving the position.

The Ghana FA is looking for a new coach after terminating the contract of Irish-Ghanaian Chris Hughton, following a disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the team failed to advance beyond the group stage.

Prosinečki joins a list of other coaches who have been linked to the job, including former Bayern Munich Coach, Felix Magath and Jürgen Kohler.