Stephen Oduro picks Hans Dieter Schmidt as his best-ever Asante Kotoko coach

Former Asante Kotoko star Stephen Oduro has played under some big names during his illustrious playing career. Apart from Kotoko and RTU, he never played for any other club in Ghana before he called it a quit.

The 38-year-old was hugely regarded as the fans favourite following his unrivalled commitment to the club since his arrival from Real Tamale United in 2000. 

And in his days, the former Porcupine has had the chance to play under some massive managers such as the late Herbert Addo, Maxwell Konadu, Didi Dramani, Ernst Middendorp, Karim Abdul Razak all appear on his list of coaches he’s played under. But when asked about the best coach he has played under, Oduro named German tactician Hans Dieter Schmidt as his best ever.

Oduro played under Dieter Schmidt in the 2004/5 season during his 16-year stint with Asante Kotoko.

He described the German coach who was nicknamed ‘Abe nkwan’ as tactical and generous during his days in Kumasi.

“I will give my best coach to [Hans] Dieter Schmidt. He’s my best because he’s very tactical and also the only who can solve your financial issues at home for you if you are in need,” Oduro noted in an interview with Revolt Gh on Youtube.

“He doesn’t shout at players but ]Ernst] Middendorp too was good but very aggressive on his players and this is why I will choose Schmidt,” Oduro said.

Stephen Oduro who’s the club’s longest-serving player in history now lives in the USA.