Goran Stevanovic has declared its time to win trophies as he takes over the reins as the head coach of Ghana's senior national team, the Black Stars.

The 44-year-old made the pronouncement at his presentation to the media on Wednesday at the Ghana FA's secretariate in Accra.

Though delighted to be Ghana coach, Stevanovic is under no illusion at all how difficult a task it is to manage the Black Stars especially after the team's impressive feat in recent times.

"I am delighted and grateful that after fierce competition in a thorough interviewing process you have chosen me to be the coach of the highly respected Black Stars of Ghana," he said.

"Ghana is a very good team and i know many coaches would love to be in my position today.

"I am aware that my job would not be easy. In this moment Ghana is one of the top five countries in the world. Finalists at the last African Cup of Nations and U-20 Champions."

The former Partizan Belgrade coach however noted his immediate challenge is to motivate his team who have already been to two World Cup's to give off their best under his regime.

"Now my biggest challenge in this job is to motivate the players to believe they can do better and this is very challenging because they have achieved so much," he added.

He then paid tribute to his predecessor Milovan Rajevac who also happens to be a Serbian for laying a solid foundation but conceded he'll need the support of all stakeholders if he is to achieve his targets.

"I appreciate and congratulate my immediate predecessor (Milovan Rajevac) for what he has done for Ghana by laying a solid foundation.

"But i believe it is now time for trophies. It has been 20 years since Ghana last won Africa Cup of Nations title, the Black Stars were third in 2008, second in 2010..it is time to be first again," he added.

"Certainly all of us present here want the Black Stars and Ghana football to prosper and we must all put our shoulders to the wheel.

"To the government and GFA, i need your full backing and to my friends of the media, i need your constant support and to the fans i need your undying support. This is what will make us prosper together."

The new Ghana was paid 200,000 Euros upon signing an initial two year deal renewable at the end of his first term by a further tow based on performance.

He would be on a monthly wage of 30,000 Euros, same as his predecessor, Milovan Rajevac.