Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Samuel Nana Brew-Butler has backed Carlos Queiroz to remain head coach of the Black Stars, citing the Portuguese trainer’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His comments come amid reports that the Ghana Football Association is considering extending the 73-year-old’s contract after he guided the Black Stars to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Queiroz, who previously coached Egypt and Colombia, was appointed on a short-term deal in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Brew-Butler praised the veteran coach for the progress made by the national team despite having limited time to prepare.
“Although Carlos Queiroz did not have enough time to prepare the team, we still saw signs of improvement. I believe he deserves the chance to continue,” he said.
Brew-Butler said Queiroz had brought greater tactical organisation and discipline to the team and should be given more time to build on the progress made at the World Cup.
Although Ghana’s campaign ended in the Round of 32, both the GFA and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation are reportedly satisfied with the team’s performances and are considering offering Queiroz a contract extension.
If retained, Queiroz’s immediate focus will be the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which begin in September.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group C alongside Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia.
