Italian manager Fabio Lopez has thrown himself into becoming the head coach of the Black Stars as calls for the sacking of Avram Grant continues unabated

The Israeli is under intense pressure from Ghanaians to relinquish post following the country's poor start to the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Ghana have picked up only a point in two matches and are five points adrift leaders and main rivals Egypt with four matches to go.

The future of the Israeli has been hugely speculated in the local media with reports suggesting he will leave at the end of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations irrespective of the outcome.

And Italian manager Fabio Lopez is keen on taking up the mantle.

“I  am an Italian Coach, I have Coach six Clubs, I have managed one national team, I think am young and will be happy to get the National team job of Ghana, I have watched the Ghana team for some time,” he said. 

“As a professional Coach, I don’t want to judge by compatriot, But I think we can improve the technical part.

“The National team of Ghana is a good team but I think they can improve. I know two of the players play in Italy. One play in Torino and also Udinese,

Fabio began his coaching career with Eurolimpia/A.S. Roma. He was hired by the Bangladesh National team before leaving for Al Orubah early this year.

The unknown football Coach has also worked as a scout for Italian Clubs Fiorentina and Atalanta.