Ashantigold's Italian manager, Roberto Landi has expressed delight with the crop of players he met on his return to Ghana. The 1997 CAF Champions League finalists, have made significant changes in their playing body ahead of the new season.
The Italian who managed the Liberian national team from 2011 to 2012 arrived in Ghana in February this year to take charge of the Obuasi based club. He however left the Ghanaian shore with his return delayed owing to the global hiatus.
Arriving in Ghana several days ago, the manager held his first training session at Ofori Stadium on 23rd September, 2020. Speaking after the session to TIME FM, he hinted at building a competitive side irrespective of the players who have left.
"I left from the time of the coronavirus. I arrived and there are new players. They are very good players and I think we can build a very competitive team and play football on my philosophy."
The 64 year old has previously managed Scottish premier league side Livingston FC as well as Belgian Proximus League side, Royal Union Saint Gilloise.
Tasked with leading the Miners into the new season which is barely a month away, the Italian called for a general focus in the team stressing that time would not be a hindrance to his intended work.
"We have time because I think the news is that the league will start around 30th October and the Africa campaign is around the 27th November. We need to focus on the start of the league and the African campaign."
The Italian gaffer would be in hunt for the club's maiden continental triumph and 5th Ghanaian league success.
By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin
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