Ghanaian coach Maxwell Konadu praises competitive level of South African league, eyes return next season

Former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has confirmed that he is likely to make a return to South African football next season.

Currently without a club after his contract with Black Leopards ended, the experienced Ghanaian coach is in discussions about a potential return to the sidelines.

Konadu revealed in an interview with Graphic Sports that his agent is in talks with several South African clubs regarding a possible move.

“My agent has been checking in on me, and once I’m back home, I’ll take the next step,” Konadu shared. “I’ve been in talks with a number of clubs, but we’ll have to wait until the season ends to see where things stand. For now, I can’t specify which clubs are interested.”

The former Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC head coach hinted that a return to South Africa is likely, given the strong offers he’s received and his agent’s presence in the country.

“Since my agent is based in South Africa, it’s clear that the offers are coming from there, so it looks like I may be heading back next season,” he added.

He noted that even the second-tier leagues in South Africa offer better remuneration and attract top talents, making them even more competitive than the top flight in Ghana.

“The second-tier league in South Africa is more competitive than the Ghana league. They pay their players well, and that has attracted top talent.

“Even during international breaks, matches in those leagues are suspended because many players get national team call-ups,” Konadu explained.