Former Medeama SC head coach Samuel Boadu has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his departure from the Tarkwa-based club, revealing that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Status Committee ordered him to pay GH¢80,000 after he resigned with just one week remaining on his contract.
The experienced tactician disclosed that Medeama reported the matter to the GFA Status Committee following his resignation, which paved the way for his move to Accra Hearts of Oak.
Speaking in an interview on Kumasi FM, Boadu explained that the committee ruled against him and directed him to pay GH¢80,000, an amount he says was eventually settled by Hearts of Oak Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV.
“I resigned from Medeama SC when I had only one week left on my contract. The club took me to the Status Committee and I was asked to pay GH¢80,000. Togbe Afede was the one who paid the amount,” Boadu revealed.
While he did not delve into the finer details of the dispute, Boadu acknowledged the support he received from Togbe Afede during the period.
His resignation from Medeama ultimately led to one of the most successful managerial spells in Hearts of Oak’s recent history. During his time with the Phobians, Boadu guided the club to the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League title and secured back-to-back MTN FA Cup trophies.
The former Hearts of Oak boss remains one of the most decorated indigenous coaches in Ghanaian football, having enjoyed success with several clubs across the domestic scene.
Boadu’s revelation has reignited discussions about contractual obligations, coaching transitions, and the role of the GFA’s dispute-resolution mechanisms in Ghana football.