Samartex FC announce Annor Walker as new head coach

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side, Samartex FC have named Annor Walker as head coach ahead of the new season.

The Samreboi-based club secured promotion to the Premier League after winning Zone Two of the 2021/22 Division One League season.

Annor Walker joins the club on a two-year deal and replaces former coach Henry Wellington.

We’re extremely delighted to announce experienced tactician, 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗘𝗥 as our new Head Coach.

The experienced gaffer joins us on a 2-year deal.

He last coached Accra Great Olympics and did a stupendous work for the Dade Boys.#TimberGiants #WelcomeCoachWalker pic.twitter.com/Q0peRu9Y0O

— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) August 6, 2022

Walker was appointed head coach of Great Olympics in February 2020 prior to the start of the 2020/21 league season and led them to a sixth-place finish.

He improved on that position the next season, helping the team finish in fifth place in the 2021/2022 season.

Walker is expected to help the team avoid relegation in the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.