The President, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, has eulogised veteran coach, Sam Arday who passed away on Sunday, describing him as one of the most brilliant coaches in the country’s history.
In a series of tweets following the announcement of the demise of Sam Arday, Nana Akufo-Addo said: “Saddened by the news of the death of Sam Arday. Undoubtedly, one of the most brilliant coaches Ghana has produced”
“My condolences to his family, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Sam Arday also led Ghana’s Olympic Team to a Bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, , the first such accolade for any African team.
Prior to that he achieved some success with the Black Satellites at the 1991 Africa Youth Championship in Egypt, finishing third.
He also had spells in charge of the senior national team, taking charge for a year from 1996 to 1997, and in 2004.
Sam Arday was often credited with the development of several of the nation’s best players and he was respected as a true great of the game in Ghana and the African continent.
Fondly known as ‘multi-system’, Arday was remembered by fans on the game on social media.
Sam Arday #RIP. Served Ghana well. Too young to have seen his breakthrough. Did chance upon his contributions and he did good.
One of the many players who passed through the great hands of Sam Arday is Christian Atsu
Uncle Sam “MultiSystem Man” Arday has passed, The way my heart cannot take it!! May you rest in perfect peace! R. I.P. Dad!
Sam Arday is also gone. Our heroes are falling.
CK Gyamfi
Jones Attuquayefio
Ben Koufie
Osam Duodu
EK Afranie
now the “MultiSystem” man
RIP
Saddened by the news of the death of Sam Arday. Undoubtedly, one of the most brilliant coaches Ghana has produced. (1/2)
My condolences to his family, and may his soul rest in perfect peace. (2/2)
Another stalwart is gone. Unpleasant news for the football fraternity. Coach Sam Arday is reported dead. May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/lp0t37WKUh
Multi System Man Of Football, RIP Coach Arday. You made your mark in Ghana’s football.
Mr Sam Arday, the architect of Ghana’s Multi-System football has died. May his soul R. I.P. Earlier, Nyantakyi killed the game u gave life to
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