The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have agreed to establish a five-member Technical Search Committee to identify and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars.
The committee is expected to submit its report by Friday, 9 October 2026, following a meeting between the ministry and the GFA on Friday, October 2, to discuss the performance and management of Ghana’s national teams.
The meeting comes after Carlos Queiroz resigned as Black Stars head coach following Ghana’s poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation said the discussions were focused on strengthening national team management, coaching and the country’s football development pathway.
“The Ministry of Sports and Recreation acknowledges the concerns expressed by Ghanaians regarding the declining performances of our national football teams,” the statement said.
“The Ministry appreciates the public’s enduring support for Ghanaian football and recognises the expectation for decisive action, improved performance and greater accountability.”
Seven measures agreed
The ministry and the GFA agreed on seven key measures, including the establishment of the Technical Search Committee for the Black Stars coaching position.
The committee will be tasked with scouting for and recommending a new head coach and must submit its report by 9 October.
The two parties also agreed to appoint a technical head to coordinate the development pathway for Ghana’s Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20 teams.
Each youth side is expected to have a dedicated technical team, with appropriate competition structures and player progression.
The ministry said Under-18 and Under-19 competitions will be put on hold after the completion of ongoing competitions at those levels as part of a restructuring of the youth development system.
Another measure requires the Black Stars head coach to reside in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league.
The ministry and GFA also agreed to strengthen monitoring and scouting of players in the domestic leagues to create a larger pool of talent for selection to the senior national team.
Changes to football development
The GFA Technical Directorate will work with the National Schools and Grassroots Sports programme and football academies to strengthen league development and player progression.
A Public Interest Committee will also be established by the GFA in collaboration with the ministry to supervise and coordinate implementation of the agreed reforms.
The meeting further discussed relocating the technical hub to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram.
The ministry and GFA also proposed reducing the membership of each national team’s management committee from five members to three, with further discussions expected on the structure.
They will also work towards signing a FIFA-standard cooperation agreement to formalise their respective responsibilities and establish a framework for implementing the reforms.
The latest measures come as Ghana seeks to address concerns over the performance and development of its national teams.
