The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the Executive Council had assessed the 73-year-old Portuguese coach and agreed that he should remain in charge of the national team.
Queiroz was appointed on a four-month contract to replace Otto Addo and took charge of Ghana ahead of the World Cup.
His future has, however, remained uncertain in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that outstanding payments could affect negotiations over a new contract.
However, Asante Twum told Graphic Sports that the GFA’s Executive Council had unanimously decided to recommend Queiroz for a longer-term role.
“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,” he said.
Asante Twum said he could not confirm whether the government still owed Queiroz, explaining that he was not involved in the coach’s financial arrangements.
He stressed that the GFA’s recommendation does not automatically guarantee Queiroz’s continuation as Black Stars coach.
Any new contract must be approved by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is expected to finance the coach’s salary.
“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,” Asante Twum said.
The GFA Communications Director added that Queiroz had been informed of the Executive Council’s decision, although he was unable to confirm the coach’s response.
He also said he was unaware of the details of the GFA’s proposed contract or whether Queiroz had submitted a counteroffer.
“I don’t know what the offer from the FA is to the coach and the counteroffer he is also proposing,” Asante Twum added.
The recommendation is expected to lead to further discussions between the GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Queiroz over the Portuguese coach’s proposed long-term contract.
Financial and contractual issues will have to be resolved before his future with the Black Stars can be confirmed.
Meanwhile, former Ghana Under-20 coach Desmond Ofei has been widely tipped to take charge of the team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin in September.
