Former Kumasi Asante chief executive George Amoako has been appointed to lead city rivals King Faisal just two weeks after being relieved of his duties with the Porcupine Warriors, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively reveal.
The experienced football administrator landed his new position on Wednesday after concluding talks with the owner and bankroller of the Kumasi-based top-flight side.
He returns to King Faisal for his second spell at the club owned by the controversial club owner Alhaji Grunzah.
Amoako is one of the highly experienced administrators in Ghana having spent more than 30 years working in the football industry in various capacities with mainly Kumasi-based teams.
Ghanasoccernet.com insiders say he spent the past two weeks discussing his role with King Faisal owner Alhaji Grunsah on how they can transform the club into a modern institution.
With the talks now concluded and an agreement reached, Amoako has now announced that he has taken over the club to steer them in the right direction.
"It is true we have concluded talks and I will assume the role of Executive chairman of the club, running the day-to-day activities with Alhaji Grusah remaining the kankroller, founder and President of King Faisal," Amoako told Oyerepa 100.7FM on Wednesday.
The administrator has worked within the football circles for years and has served under different regimes at Kotoko.
He worked for the Porcupine Warriors for the past two years before he was recently relieved of his post by the club’s new board of directors who have been appointed by Manhyia to serve as the highest decision making body of the club.