Herbert Addo bemoans neglect of ailing national heroes

Veteran Ghanaian trainer Herbert has bemoaned how the nation celebrates the death of her illustrious coaches but neglect them when they are old and sick.

In May 2016, Herbert Addo, 65, called time on his coaching career of close to four decades after his last job with Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies.

Speaking to Starr Sports, he remarked: “I was so shocked when I looked at the Graphic and saw the funeral of E.K Afranie, it was splendid and wonderful.

“I saw in the picture that all the big men in the football fraternity and even the President attended the funeral. And it was same for the other departed coaches but unfortunately they’re gone but I believe if something had been done when alive, some of them wouldn’t have left the world that early.”

He has however been ill for the past six months and feels neglected by the football fraternity. According to him, no official from the Ghana FA has paid him a visit to check on his well-being.

“I have been sick for the past six months but nobody has paid me a visit except I think three of my colleague coaches.

“The system is terrible and they need to work on it. People who sacrifice themselves to serve Ghana football should by now be put on a free medical care scheme when they are indisposed,” he stated.

Addo has managed several clubs in the Ghana Premier League including Asante Kotoko, Hearts and Aduana Stars where he led the latter to win their first and only domestic League title.

The Ghanaian trainer has also coached Ghana’s U-20 team as well as the local Black Stars team.

 

Source: starrsportsgh.com

 

 

Veteran Ghanaian trainer Herbert has bemoaned how the nation celebrates the death of her illustrious coaches but neglect them when they are old and sick. In May 2016, Herbert Addo, 65, called time on his coaching career of close to four decades after his last job with Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies. Speaking to … Read Full Story