President Mahama urges stability for the Black Stars after historic World Cup campaign | Discuss Ghana

The post-mortem of Ghana’s resilient run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has shifted completely toward building long-term continuity. President John Dramani Mahama has publicly called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the sports ministry to retain veteran tactical mastermind Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, asserting that technical stability is the ultimate secret to unlocking a future continental or global trophy. The President’s remarks follow widespread praise for the senior national team, who defied all pre-tournament critics by emerging from a daunting Group L featuring England and Croatia, eventually bowing out honorably in the newly expanded Round of 32 stage against Colombia.

The case for keeping the Portuguese tactician

Queiroz, who holds one of the most decorated resumes in international football, was parachuted into the Black Stars job in April 2026 on a frantic, ultra-short-term four-month contract following the exit of Otto Addo. Mahama believes the foundation laid in those few weeks is too precious to dismantle:

Defying the Odds: "We need to start preparing for the next World Cup. Nobody gave them a chance, but the Black Stars did well," Mahama noted, praising the immense defensive discipline and tactical organization Queiroz drilled into the squad in record time.

Eyes on the 2027 AFCON Prize: Ghana has famously suffered a 44-year continental trophy drought, having last lifted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 1982. Mahama believes if the core of this young squad stays hungry and united under Queiroz, a major title is inevitable: "If we keep this team and persuade Carlos Queiroz to stay, I’m sure that by the next World Cup or AFCON, we can claim the title."

The GFA Reacts: The President’s public advisory strongly mirrors behind-the-scenes actions. The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the GFA have already drafted a two-year contract extension for the former Real Madrid and Manchester United assistant boss, designed to carry him smoothly through the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers starting this September.