Sam Arday, a former Black Stars coach died after a short illness on Sunday.

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Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo in a tweet has eulogised veteran coach, Sam Arday

“Saddened by the news of the death of Sam Arday.

Undoubtedly, one of the most brilliant coaches Ghana has produced”

“My condolences to his family, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.”

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He won gold as the coach of the Black Starlets in the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1995 and before that the celebrated Ghanaian coach had emerged as the first African to win a medal in Olympic Games football.