Tanko takes full charge of FC Cologne

Former Ghana striker Ibrahim Tanko has become the first African to coach a German Bundesliga side after taking full charge of FC Cologne on Thursday.
The 33-year-old was appointed as an assistant coach of the club last week which made waves in Germany.
But with substantive trainer Stale Solbakken scheduled to arrive next week, Tanko has taken full charge of pre-season training.
Tanko, a former Borrusia Dortmund player, prematurely ended his playing because of a knee injury four years ago and turned to coaching.
Ex-Ghana international striker Ibrahim Tanko has been appointed as an assistant coach of German Bundesliga side Cologne.
Tanko was the co-coach of Japanese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds before he quit the post at the end of last season.

Former Ghana striker Ibrahim Tanko has become the first African to coach a German Bundesliga side after taking full charge of FC Cologne on Thursday.
The 33-year-old was appointed as an assistant coach of the club last week which made waves in Germany.
But with substantive trainer Stale Solbakken scheduled to arrive next week, Tanko has taken full charge of pre-season training.
Tanko, a former Borrusia Dortmund player, prematurely ended his playing because of a knee injury four years ago and turned to coaching.
Ex-Ghana international striker Ibrahim Tanko has been appointed as an assistant coach of German Bundesliga side Cologne.
Tanko was the co-coach of Japanese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds before he quit the post at the end of last season.