Ex Ghana International Seth Ablade has been appointed as Head coach of FC Jazz in Finland.
Ablade, was appointed ahead of 30 other applicants who were also interested in the position.
He replaces Olli Orvasto who has had two unsuccessful seasons at the club.
Ablade says he is ready for the task ahead after honing his coaching skills at the juvenile side.
He holds a UEFA licence A certificate in coaching and has been working with the youth side of FC Jazz since 2016 and authorities at the club believe this is the time to take over as head coach.
“I am really happy for this opportunity. Moreover, I am glad that I have gotten the chance to become the club’s head coach,” Ablade told the club’s website
“I hope the crew stays well because the team have skilled players who can deliver in all games,”
He also put up his playing philosophy and hoped his players will play to his style.
”I want my team to move the ball quickly and play bravely up the field. It is also important that we defend with few errors and exhibit high quality,”
Ablade who was part of the Ghana National Under 17 team in New Zealand 1999 arrived in Finland in 2004 and featured for clubs including KUPS.
He’s the father of Fullham youngster Terry Ablade.