CAF hires ex-Kotoko admin manager as Professional Football Manager

Former Asante Kotoko Administrative Manager, Emmanuel Dasoberi has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a Professional Football Manager. His appointment is set to commence on July 1, 2024.

"This is a new role created by CAF, and it's an honour to be the first person to serve in this capacity. The Professional Football Manager role entails a lot, and I love the challenge ahead. I pray for the strength and wisdom to be able to execute my tasks," Dasoberi expressed to GHANASoccernet.com.

He also took the opportunity to express gratitude: "I would like to use this opportunity to thank the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for giving me his blessings and his words of advice. It's sad leaving Kotoko, but there's a time for everything, and hopefully, one day I will return to serve again."

Dasoberi was selected after a rigorous selection process with over 100 applicants vying for the job. His responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of the CAF Club Licensing System, Stadium Licensing, and League Development, as well as contributing to the Professional Football department's programs and activities. Additionally, Dasoberi will be tasked with revising the national club licensing regulations submitted by member associations.

His tenure at Asante Kotoko spanned four years as the administrative manager. Before that, he ascended through the ranks at the Ghana Football Association, eventually becoming the Deputy General Secretary in charge of Administration.

Background of Emmanuel Dasoberi:

Dasoberi's involvement in football spans the last 15 years, during which he rose to become the GFA Deputy General Secretary in charge of Administration. He served as the Team Manager of the Black Starlets during Frimpong Manso's tenure and has held secretarial roles in the GFA Disciplinary Committee and Appeals Committee. His contributions include drafting the rules of the GFA.

His academic credentials are impressive, with studies in Sports Administration and Event Management at the University of Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Strathmore University, Kenya. He pursued Law at the prestigious University of London and completed an LL.M. Dasoberi also holds an MBA from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology.

In addition to his academic achievements, Dasoberi has served as a stadia inspector in Africa for FIFA World Cup qualifiers and was the first African to participate in the FIFA Exchange program, conducting seminars and inspections across the continent.