{{Short description|Ghanaian association football manager (born 1986)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Samuel Boadu | image = | fullname = Samuel Boadu | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|02|24|df=yes}} | birth_place = Kumasi, Ghana | death_date = | death_place = | height = | currentclub = | clubnumber = | position = Centre-back/ Midfielder | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2000–2001 | clubs1 = GHAPOHA | caps1 = | goals1 = | years2 = 2001–2003 | clubs2 = Berekum Arsenal | caps2 = | goals2 = | years3 = 2003–2007 | clubs3 = Prestea Mine Stars | caps3 = | goals3 = | nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | manageryears1 = 2008 | managerclubs1 = Fantomas FC | manageryears2 = 2008–2009 | managerclubs2 = FC Porto (Ghana) | manageryears3 = 2015 | managerclubs3 = Honeymoon FC | manageryears4 = 2015 | managerclubs4 = Latex Foam FC | manageryears5 = 2017 | managerclubs5 = Shooting Stars FC | manageryears6 = 2013–2018 | managerclubs6 = Asokwa Deportivo | manageryears7 = 2018–2021 | managerclubs7 = Medeama S.C. | manageryears8 = 2018–2021 | managerclubs8 = Ghana U-15 | manageryears9 = 2021–2022 | managerclubs9 = Accra Hearts of Oak | manageryears10 = 2021–2022 | managerclubs10 = Ghana U-20 (assistant coach) | manageryears11 = | managerclubs11 = | manageryears12 = | managerclubs12 = | manageryears13 = | managerclubs13 = | manageryears14 = | managerclubs14 = | manageryears15 = | managerclubs15 = | manageryears16 = | managerclubs16 = | managerclubs17 = | years4 = 2007–2008 | clubs4 = ASFA Yennenga }}
'''Samuel Boadu''' (born 24 February 1986) is a Ghanaian professional football manager and former player who last served as the head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. in the Ghana Premier League and serves as the assistant coach of the Ghana national U-20 team.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Association|first=Ghana Football|title=Samuel Boadu appointed as National U-15 Head Coach|url=https://www.ghanafa.org/samuel-boadu-appointed-as-national-u-15-head-coach|access-date=2021-03-02|website=www.ghanafa.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Boadu: Hearts of Oak appoint former Medeama boss as new coach - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/samuel-boadu-hearts-of-oak-appoint-former-medeama-boss-as-new-coach/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=www.myjoyonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hemans|first=Francis|date=2021-04-22|title=Samuel Boadu named new Black Satellites assistant coach|url=https://3news.com/samuel-boadu-named-new-black-satellites-assistant-coach/|access-date=2021-04-24|website=3news|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Samuel Boadu: The King With The Midas Touch? - Kickgh.com|url=https://www.kickgh.com/ghana-premier-league/13844-samuel-boadu-the-king-with-the-midas-touch|access-date=2021-06-30|website=www.kickgh.com|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-28|title="Let's keep our eyes on the price" - Hearts Coach Samuel Boadu|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/lets-keep-our-eyes-on-the-price-hearts-coach-samuel-boadu|access-date=2021-06-30|website=GhanaSoccernet|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-28|title=Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu after Super Clash win: We're not champions yet|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/hearts-of-oak-coach-samuel-boadu-after-super-clash-win-were-not-champions-yet|access-date=2021-06-30|website=GhanaSoccernet|language=en}}</ref> He previously coached Tarkwa-based club Medeama S.C. and the Ghana national U-15 team.<ref name=":0" />
==Early life and education== Born on 24 February 1986 in Kumasi, Samuel Boadu hails from Tepa in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He was educated at the Adum Presbyterian Basic School and Kumasi High School.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Association|first=Ghana Football|title=PROFILE OF NATIONAL TEAM COACHES: Samuel Boadu|url=https://www.ghanafa.org/profile-of-national-team-coaches-samuel-boadu|access-date=2021-06-29|website=www.ghanafa.org|language=en}}</ref> He played on his high school's football team. He attended Kumasi Polytechnic (now Kumasi Technical University) where he obtained an HND in Purchase and Supply. He attended coaching courses held by the Confederation of African Football and the Ghana Football Association, from where he obtained his certification.
==Playing career== Boadu played for Real Ambassadors, a Colts club at Tema, RTU Colts Club, Kumasi, Division Two club, Ahmadiyya Stars, Ashanti Heroes and Division One club, Bibiani Gold Stars. He played in the Ghana Premier League with GHAPOHA (2000–2001), Berekum Arsenal (2001–2003) and Prestea Mines Stars (2003–2007). He played for the Burkinabé football club, ASFA Yennenga. An injury in 2008 ended his playing career. In his playing days, he was a utility player, playing in both central defender and midfielder positions.<ref name=":1" />
==Coaching career== In his early career, Boadu coached Kumasi-based Colts club, ''Fantomas FC'' in 2008. He guided ''Shooting Stars FC'' to the Ashanti Regional Second Division Middle League Final in 2017. He also coached ''Honeymoon FC'' and ''Latex Foam FC'' to the 2015 Middle League Final as well as ''FC Porto'', a Division Two club that made it to the finals in the 2008/09 Middle League. For five seasons, he was the coach of Division One League side, ''Asokwa Deportivo''.<ref name=":1" />
== Managerial career ==
=== Accra Hearts of Oak === Prior to signing for Accra Heart of Oak, Boadu coached Ghana Premier League side, Medeama S.C. for 3 years. On 1 March 2021, the board of Hearts of Oak announced that he had signed a 3.5-year contract with the club, with the task of winning the Ghana Premier League in his first full season, and guiding the club into the CAF Champions League in the future.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-01|title=Hearts of Oak sign coach Samuel Boadu on a three-year deal|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-sign-coach-Samuel-Boadu-on-a-three-year-deal-1192597|access-date=2021-03-02|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-01|title=Hearts new coach Samuel Boadu tasked to win either Premier League or FA Cup|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/hearts-new-coach-samuel-boadu-tasked-to-win-either-premier-league-or-fa-cup|access-date=2021-03-02|website=GhanaSoccernet|language=en}}</ref>
=== Ghana U-20 === Boadu previously served as head coach of the Ghana national U-15 team, before being promoted to assistant coach of the Ghana national U-20 team in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Association|first=Ghana Football|title=Karim Zito retains Black Satellites post – Samuel Boadu gets assistant role|url=https://www.ghanafa.org/karim-zito-retains-black-satellites-post-samuel-boadu-gets-assistant-role|access-date=2021-04-24|website=www.ghanafa.org|language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life== Samuel Boadu has a son.<ref name=":1" /> He married Felicia Apimpanta in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I had to postpone my wedding because of Hearts of Oak – Coach Samuel Boadu reveals|url=https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1093080/i-had-to-postpone-my-wedding-because-of-hearts.html|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu marries|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-coach-Samuel-Boadu-marries-1332169|access-date=2021-08-13|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-14|title=Hearts of Oak manager Samuel Boadu ties knot with Felicia in a white wedding|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-manager-Samuel-Boadu-ties-knot-with-Felicia-in-a-white-wedding-1332895|access-date=2021-08-14|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref>
== Honours == '''Accra Hearts of Oak'''
* Ghana Premier League: 2020–21<ref>{{Cite web|last=Appiah|first=Samuel Ekow Amoasi|date=17 July 2021|title=Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]|url=https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1093892/hearts-of-oak-crowned-202021-ghana-premier-league.html|access-date=17 July 2021|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}</ref> *Ghanaian FA Cup: 2021<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-08|title=Hearts of Oak beats Ashgold on penalties to win MTN FA Cup|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-beats-Ashgold-on-penalties-to-win-MTN-FA-Cup-1327882|access-date=2021-08-08|website=GhanaWeb|language=en|archive-date=16 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116163052/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-beats-Ashgold-on-penalties-to-win-MTN-FA-Cup-1327882|url-status=dead}}</ref> 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=2022 MTN FA Cup final: How Hearts and Bechem United made it - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/2022-mtn-fa-cup-final-how-hearts-and-bechem-united-made-it/ |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> * Ghana Super Cup: 2021<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-09|title=Hearts to play either Kotoko or AshGold in Super Cup clash|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-to-play-either-Kotoko-or-AshGold-in-Super-Cup-clash-1328077|access-date=2021-08-10|website=GhanaWeb|language=en|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220194751/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-to-play-either-Kotoko-or-AshGold-in-Super-Cup-clash-1328077|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-09|title=Ghana FA to confirm Hearts of Oak as Super Cup winners|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/ghana-fa-to-confirm-hearts-of-oak-as-super-cup-winners|access-date=2021-08-10|website=GhanaSoccernet|language=en}}</ref> * President's Cup: 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-04 |title=Hearts of Oak beat Asante Kotoko 2-1 to lift 2022 President's Cup |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-beat-Asante-Kotoko-2-1-to-lift-2022-President-s-Cup-1483769 |access-date=2022-03-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en |archive-date=30 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130022305/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Hearts-of-Oak-beat-Asante-Kotoko-2-1-to-lift-2022-President-s-Cup-1483769 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-05 |title=2022 President's Cup: Patrick Razak scores late winner for Hearts of Oak against Kotoko |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/2022-President-s-Cup-Patrick-Razak-scores-late-winner-for-Hearts-of-Oak-against-Kotoko-1483817 |access-date=2022-03-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>
'''Individual''' * Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month: May 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-29|title=Hearts coach Samuel Boadu wins NASCO Coach of the Month Award|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/hearts-coach-samuel-boadu-wins-nasco-coach-of-the-month-award|access-date=2021-06-30|website=GhanaSoccernet|language=en}}</ref> June 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Association|first=Ghana Football|date=31 July 2021|title=Samuel Boadu named NASCO GPL Coach of the Month for June|url=https://www.ghanafa.org/samuel-boadu-named-nasco-gpl-coach-of-the-month-for-june|access-date=2021-07-31|website=www.ghanafa.org|language=en}}</ref> *Ghana Football Awards Men's Coach of the Year: 2021<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-04|title=Check out the full list as Andre Ayew, Gyan, Hearts win big at the 2021 Ghana Football Awards|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Check-out-the-full-list-as-Andre-Ayew-Gyan-Hearts-win-big-at-the-2021-Ghana-Football-Awards-1301176|access-date=2021-07-05|website=GhanaWeb|language=en|archive-date=18 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718081954/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Check-out-the-full-list-as-Andre-Ayew-Gyan-Hearts-win-big-at-the-2021-Ghana-Football-Awards-1301176|url-status=dead}}</ref> *GPL NASCO Coach of the Season: 2020–21<ref>{{Cite web|title=GPL Awards: Hearts of Oak's Boadu and Salifu named NASCO coach and player of the season - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gpl-awards-hearts-of-oaks-boadu-and-salifu-named-nasco-coach-and-player-of-the-season/|access-date=2021-08-30|website=www.myjoyonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist|2}}
== External links == * {{GSA player|samuel-boadu/244424}}
{{Authority control}} {{Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. squad}}
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