Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not $100,000, says Sports Minister | Discuss Ghana

Setting the record straight on one of the most talked-about contracts in Ghanaian sports, Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz receives a monthly salary of $80,000. The official update puts to rest months of intense media speculation and wild rumors claiming the former Real Madrid and Portugal manager was taking home upwards of $100,000 a month.

Clearing the air on the coach’s pay

Speaking in an interview with TV3, the Sports Minister and MP for Buem aimed to bring complete transparency to the veteran manager's short-term contract:

The Actual Figure: Adams clarified that the GFA and the Ministry agreed to an $80,000 monthly package when Queiroz was appointed in March 2026 to replace Otto Addo ahead of the World Cup.

Worth the Money? Despite taking over the national team on extremely short notice, the 73-year-old tactician successfully guided the Black Stars out of a tough Group C (featuring Panama, England, and Croatia) and into the Round of 32—the country's first knockout appearance since South Africa 2010.

Negotiating the Future: With Queiroz’s short-term deal ending this month, Adams also revealed that negotiations are highly advanced to hand the Portuguese coach a two-year contract extension to lead Ghana through the next AFCON cycle.

The Black Stars World Cup Campaign and Coaching Ledger

Metric	Details & Figures
Confirmed Monthly Salary	$80,000 (not the rumored $100,000+)
2026 World Cup Finish	Reached the Round of 32 (Eliminated 1-0 by Colombia)
Next Contract Proposal	Under discussion for a two-year extension