Black Stars: Carlos Queiroz reportedly demanded $150,000 monthly salary before extending his stay
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has begun the process of finding a new head coach for the Black Stars following Carlos Queiroz’s reported reluctance to extend his stay with the national team.
The veteran Portuguese coach was appointed in April on a short-term contract to lead Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, replacing Otto Addo.
Queiroz successfully guided the Black Stars through the World Cup campaign, but talks over an extension have reportedly stalled after the 73-year-old trainer made fresh demands as part of his plans to continue in the role.
According to Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams, Queiroz was earning $80,000 per month during his tenure. However, reports indicate that the Portuguese coach is seeking an increase to $150,000 per month to remain in charge of the Black Stars.
Queiroz is also believed to have requested the addition of more foreign members to his technical team as part of his plans for continuity and restructuring of the coaching setup.
The demands have reportedly complicated negotiations between Queiroz, the GFA and other stakeholders, prompting the football governing body to explore alternative candidates.
Multiple reports have identified Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei as one of the leading contenders for the vacant position should Queiroz depart.
Ofei, who has been part of the national team’s technical setup, could potentially be handed the responsibility of leading the Black Stars into their next competitive assignment.
A change in the dugout would also mean that the new appointment becomes the seventh head coach under Kurt Okraku’s administration since he became GFA president.
The GFA is facing growing pressure to resolve the coaching situation as Ghana prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Black Stars are scheduled to return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the tournament, having failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
Ghana have been drawn in Group C alongside West African rivals Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia, making the appointment of a new coach an increasingly urgent matter as the team prepares for the qualifiers.