Winfried Schaefer

Winfried Schaefer

football expert Germany

Winfried Schaefer is a seasoned German football coach and the current Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). At 75 years old, he has a wealth of experience in international football, having previously managed the Cameroon national team to an Africa Cup of Nations title in 2002 and modernizing Jamaican football during his tenure there. Schaefer accepted his role in Ghana during a turbulent period for the national team, which faced challenges such as failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and struggling in World Cup qualifiers. His focus is on fostering team cohesion, developing sustainable football projects, and unifying Ghana's fragmented football ecosystem to restore the Black Stars to their former glory.

Born on Jan 01, 1948 (77 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
95,877
Power
207$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 2 7.50 0.28% +10% 31,072,945 95,877 $67,000 207$
Totals 2 31,072,945 95,877 $67,000 207$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Winfried Schaefer is part of the technical team praised for their commitment to ensuring Ghana secures a spot at the World Cup. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: We’ll qualify for World Cup — GFA boss

Ghana Ghana: Winfried Schaefer is the Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association, motivated to rescue Ghanaian football from a crisis. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: I came to save Ghana football from crisis - Schaefer