According to the former FIFA World Best player, he was one of the top candidates for the job in 2005 but conversations later broke down.
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Ghana approached me to become Black Stars coach – Lothar Matthaus
Accra Lions co-owner Lothar Mathaus has disclosed that he was approached to become the coach of the Black Stars almost two decades ago.
Lothar Matthaus: Ghana approached me to become Black Stars coach
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Mathaus said this during a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, where he was unveiled as a co-owner of Ghana Premier League side Accra Lions.
"Ghana approached me for the coaching role around 2005 and 2006,” the Germany legend told the media.
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“We were in touch, but for some reason, it did not work out in the final stages of discussions. Perhaps there were many candidates on their list, and maybe I was one of them."
Meanwhile, Matthaus has acquired the largest stake in Accra Lions and now joins partners Oliver König and footballer Frank Acheampong as its joint owners.
The 62-year-old noted that he has always believed in the potential of Ghanaian talent and wants to invest in young players to excel in Europe.
"Of course it's a business model. Ghana has always had huge potential in terms of talent, and you can see that in the national team,” Matthaus told Bild.
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"We want to bring young players to Europe in a serious way and already well-trained. That's why we're also investing in the training ground here."
Mathaus won the World Cup with Germany in 1990 and also won numerous titles with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
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