On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, announced that the search for a new Black Stars head coach is in its final stages.
The vacancy follows the dismissal of Otto Addo in late March after disappointing results during the international window, including heavy losses to Austria (5-1) and Germany (2-1).
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The Coaching Shortlist
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has narrowed the search down to three high-profile candidates with extensive international experience to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup:
Carlos Queiroz: Former manager of Portugal, Real Madrid, and Iran, known for defensive organization.
Fernando Santos: Guided Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 and has significant World Cup experience.
Paulo Bento: Former South Korea manager recognized for a structured, possession-based philosophy.
"We Can Win the World Cup"
Despite the current lack of a head coach and Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, Minister Kofi Adams expressed bold optimism about the team’s potential in Group L:
The Vision:
“If I tell you that we are ready today, we don't even have a head coach... But I see us being ready by the time it's time for us to play our first game. We have what it takes to go very far, maybe even win the World Cup.” — Kofi Adams.
Timeline to Kickoff: Ghana has less than 70 days before their opening match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
Preparation: The team is scheduled to play crucial friendlies against Mexico and Wales in May to build cohesion under the new leadership.
Black Stars World Cup Schedule (Group L)
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| June 17, 2026 | Panama | Toronto, Canada. |
| June 23, 2026 | England | (Group Stage). |
| June 27, 2026 | Croatia | (Group Stage). |
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