Samuel Boadu will lead Berekum Chelsea as they come up against Asante Kotoko in the semifinal of the MTN FA Cup on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Among the four coaches in the semifinal, Boadu boasts two titles, having lifted the trophy twice with Accra Hearts of Oak in 2021 and 2022. As part of the build up to the semifinal matches, we come up with the profiling of the four coaches and in today’s edition; we put the spotlight on Samuel Boadu who doubles as assistant coach of the Black Galaxies. Full Name: Samuel Boadu Nickname: “Pep Guardiola” Place of Birth: Kumasi Samuel Boadu is a native of Tepa in the Ashanti Region but was born in Kumasi on February 24, 1986. He had his basic education at Adum Presby Basic and continued to Junior High School with football being a major priority during his formative ages. Boadu had his secondary education at Kumasi High School (Mmerante3) and was an integral member of the school football team. He went further to Kumasi Polytechnic (Technical University) for his Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate in Purchasing and Supply. Samuel Boadu started his football career at Real Ambassadors, a Colts club at Tema and RTU Colts club, Kumasi. He tasted football at the second division level with Ahmadiyya Stars before moving to Ashanti Heroes and later to Bibiani Gold Stars in Division One. His ability to play in different positions won him a lot of admirers during his playing days. Boadu was utility, played across the backline and in holding midfield. He also featured in the Ghana Premier League with GHAPOHA in the 2000-2001 season and moved to Berekum Arsenal for three seasons from 2001-2003 then later to Prestea Mines Stars from 2003-2007. He later travelled abroad to play in Burkina Faso for Asfa Yennega but was forced to retire from football following an injury in 2008. COACHING CERTIFICATES CAF Coaching Licence “A” CAF Participation “A” Coaching License “CAF Coaching License “B” CAF Participation “B” CAF Coaching License “C” CAF Participation “C” Coaches across the Continent seminar Intermediate Coaching “Grade B” Ghana Football Association Soccer Coaching Course Ghana Football Association and Four Years Business Development/Intermediate Coaching Certificate Ashanti Region Football Association Soccer Coaching Workshop (GFA) Ashanti Regional Soccer Coaches Association Soccer Coaching (ARSCA-UNITY) Ashanti Regional Football Soccer Coaching Course Nicknamed ‘Pep Guardiola’ in the coaching circles, he has had the privilege to handle Fantomas FC, a Colts club in Kumasi in 2008. Boadu led Shooting Stars FC to the Ashanti Regional Second Division Middle League Finals in 2017 and also had stints with Honeymoon FC and Latex Foam, leading the latter to the Middle League final in 2015. He also coached FC Porto, a Division Two club, where he orchestrated their final appearance in the 2008-2009 Middle League. Before joining Medeama SC, Samuel Boadu spent five seasons with former Division One League side Asokwa Deportivo. He later moved to Accra Hearts of Oak, where he spent two seasons, winning one Premier League title and two MTN FA Cup titles. Additionally, he won the Super Cup and President’s Cup in 2022. Coach Boadu is married with a son. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching football, swimming, and reading. GFA COMMUNICATIONS