The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has begun the process of searching for a new head coach for the Black Stars following the breakdown in negotiations with Carlos Queiroz over a possible contract extension.
Queiroz, who was appointed in April on a short-term deal, guided Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after replacing Otto Addo.
The 73-year-old Portuguese coach, who has previously managed Iran and Egypt, was reportedly earning $80,000 per month, according to Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams.
However, talks over extending his stay have reportedly stalled after Queiroz demanded an increased monthly salary of $150,000.
The veteran coach is also believed to have requested additional foreign members for his technical team as part of his plans for continuity with the Black Stars.
The demands have reportedly prompted the GFA and other stakeholders to explore alternative options ahead of Ghana’s next competitive assignment.
Multiple reports have identified first-team assistant coach Desmond Ofei as one of the leading candidates to take over as head coach should the GFA decide against retaining Queiroz.
If appointed, Ofei would become the seventh head coach under Kurt Okraku’s administration as GFA president.
The coaching situation comes at a crucial time for Ghana, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers fast approaching.
The Black Stars are scheduled to return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 AFCON, having failed to qualify for the previous edition of the tournament in Morocco.
Ghana have been drawn in Group C alongside West African rivals Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia.
The GFA is therefore under growing pressure to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the Black Stars’ technical leadership and appoint a coach capable of guiding the team through the upcoming qualification campaign.
