Zdravko Logarusic, head coach of Nations FC, admitted the team’s early exit from the CAF Confederation Cup was no surprise, saying he is “not a magician” but merely a coach. The Abrankese‑based side drew 1-1 in the second leg against Mali’s FC Diarra, losing 2-1 on aggregate and ending their first continental run at the preliminary round.
Logarusic blamed significant squad changes and the absence of key players for the difficulties faced. “A lot of players left the club and a lot of players came. Our five top signings could not play the game,” he said in a post‑match interview. He added that the team had to make makeshift adjustments, with left‑back Korsah playing as a central defender, leading to disorganisation on the pitch.
“I am not a magician, I am just a coach,” Logarusic repeated, highlighting the challenges of assembling a cohesive side amid turnover. The club had earned its spot in the Confederation Cup by winning the FA Cup last season, marking Ghana’s representation in continental competition for the first time.
Following relegation from the Ghana Premier League at the end of the 2025/26 season, Nations FC will refocus on domestic football, competing in the Division One League this season. The club’s exit from Africa underscores the need for stability and depth as it rebuilds for the future.
What to watch next: Nations FC will aim to secure promotion back to the Premier League while preparing for the upcoming Division One fixtures, hoping the lessons from continental competition will strengthen the squad.
