The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz for a long-term appointment as head coach of the Black Stars following an assessment of his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum disclosed that the Association’s Executive Council, which serves as the highest decision-making body of the football governing organisation, had reviewed Queiroz’s work and agreed that the Portuguese coach should remain in charge of the national team.
Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a four-month contract to replace Otto Addo and was tasked with leading Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. His future has remained uncertain since the tournament, particularly amid reports of outstanding financial obligations that could complicate discussions over a new contract.
However, according to Asante Twum, the Executive Council has now taken a clear position on the matter after assessing the coach’s performance.
“The council, which is the highest decision-making body, after assessing the performance of Coach Carlos Queiroz, have agreed that the coach is made to stay,” Asante Twum told Graphic Sports.
The recommendation, however, does not automatically secure Queiroz’s continuation in the Black Stars dugout. Any proposed long-term agreement must still receive approval from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is expected to finance the coach’s salary.
Asante Twum explained that although the GFA had reached its decision, the final approval rested with the ministry because of its responsibility for funding the appointment.
“The final decision does not rest on the FA. It must go to the ministry for them to look at the contract and approve because they will pay the salary of the coach,” he said.
The GFA official also disclosed that Queiroz had been informed of the Executive Council’s decision. However, he could not confirm whether the Portuguese coach had responded to the proposal or accepted the recommendation.
Questions also remain over the financial details of the proposed agreement. Asante Twum said he was not aware of the specific terms offered to Queiroz or whether the coach had submitted a counteroffer to the GFA.
“I don’t know what the offer from the FA is to the coach and the counteroffer he is also proposing,” he added.
The issue of Queiroz’s outstanding payments could become an important part of the negotiations. Asante Twum said he could not confirm whether the government currently owed the coach, explaining that he was not privy to the details of Queiroz’s financial arrangements.
The latest development is therefore expected to trigger further discussions involving the GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Queiroz as the parties work towards resolving the contractual and financial matters surrounding his proposed long-term appointment.
While the GFA has expressed its preference for continuity under the Portuguese tactician, the uncertainty has also generated speculation over who could oversee the immediate assignments.
Desmond Ofei has reportedly been widely tipped to take temporary charge of the Black Stars for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which are scheduled to begin in September.
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