Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has called for support for the newly appointed Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz.
The veteran Portugese gaffer has been appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup, replacing Otto Addo.
Addo, who was reappointed in March 2024, was shown the exit after back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany during the March international window.
Speaking to Sports Page 2 on Adom FM, Mr Pappoe, a former Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, has called on the nation to stay united and support the former Egypt and Real Madrid head coach.
“We have limited time for the World Cup, and if you look into the list available and you check our pocket, I believe we have to rally behind whoever has been appointed,” he said.
“We were all clamouring for a respected coach, and someone who can transform the team and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) together with the Sports Ministry has come out with their choice, and we have to support him.
“He has been at the World Cup four times, and we don’t have to focus on the negatives as the coach, but rather support him,” Pappoe added.
Queiroz will meet the players next month when the Black Stars regroup for an international friendly against Mexico, followed by another preparatory match against Wales on June 2.
Ghana, preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance, has been drawn in Group L for the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
After underwhelming outings at the 2014 and 2022 tournaments, Queiroz will be tasked with steering Ghana to a stronger showing on the global stage.
