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Ex-Black Stars coach Fred Duodu is dead

By Kwasi Adu
Mr Fred Osam-Duodu
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Former Black Stars coach, Fred Osam-Duodu, has died after a short illness.

Mr Osam-Duodu died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on Tuesday, according to several media reports. He was 78.

He is arguably the most successful Black Stars coach, winning the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1978 and 1982.

He also led the national U-20 side, the Black Satellites to a double silver feat in 1993 at both the African and World Championships.

He also acted as technical director and General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association.Â