Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called for restraint in public expectations following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Ghana Black Stars.
Queiroz, the experienced Portuguese tactician and former Egypt boss, was officially appointed on 13 April 2026, replacing Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties after Ghana suffered consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany in March. The decision came despite Addo successfully guiding the team to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While acknowledging Queiroz’s extensive pedigree on the global stage, Sannie Daara cautioned against unrealistic ambitions, stressing that the current squad may not yet be at the level required to challenge football’s elite.
“We should not overplay our hands in expecting that Carlos Queiroz can instantly take us to the quarter-finals or semi-finals,” he said.
He further called for a frank assessment of the team’s depth and injury situation, urging supporters and stakeholders to temper expectations as the new technical direction begins.
“We have to minimise our expectations and be honest about where our squad is, the injuries we have, and the calibre of players available at the moment — so we don’t raise hopes unnecessarily. Let’s be measured in our expectations. Of course, we should push the team to perform above itself, but we must also admit that our squad is not there yet,” he added.
Queiroz has been handed a short-term mandate with immediate focus on preparing Ghana for a demanding group-stage campaign at the World Cup in North America.
The 73-year-old brings a wealth of tournament experience, having previously guided South Africa to the 2002 World Cup, Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and Iran to successive appearances in 2014 and 2018.
He is expected to arrive in Ghana this week for his official unveiling, with the task of restoring stability and improving Ghana’s recent record at the global showpiece following early exits in 2014 and 2022.
