Executive Council want Carlos Queiroz to remain in charge of Black Stars – Henry Asante Twum

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to remain as head coach of the Black Stars following his assessment after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the Executive Council had reviewed the Portuguese coach’s performance and agreed that he should continue in the role on a long-term basis.

Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a four-month contract to replace Otto Addo and was tasked with leading Ghana at the World Cup.

His future has remained uncertain following the tournament, particularly amid reports of outstanding payments and negotiations over a possible new contract.

However, Asante Twum told Graphic Sports that the GFA’s highest decision-making body had reached a unanimous decision to retain the experienced coach.

“The council, which is the highest decision-making body, after assessing the performance of Coach Carlos Queiroz, have agreed that the coach is made to stay,” he said.

Asante Twum said he could not confirm whether the government still owed Queiroz, explaining that he did not have access to details of the coach’s financial arrangements.

Despite the GFA’s recommendation, Queiroz’s continuation is not automatic, as any new agreement must receive approval from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is expected to finance the coach’s salary.

“The final decision does not rest on the FA. It must go to the ministry for them to look at the contract and approve because they will pay the salary of the coach,” Asante Twum said.

He also disclosed that Queiroz had been informed of the Executive Council’s decision but could not confirm whether the coach had responded.

“I don't know what the offer from the FA is to the coach and the counteroffer he is also proposing,” he added.

The development is expected to pave the way for further negotiations between the GFA, the Sports Ministry and Queiroz over the proposed contract and outstanding financial matters.

Queiroz took charge of the Black Stars after Otto Addo’s departure and led Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. However, his future remains subject to agreement with the government, despite the GFA’s decision to back him for a longer-term role.

Earlier reports had indicated that Queiroz had stepped away from the position following Ghana’s World Cup elimination, with the coach’s contractual situation becoming a subject of uncertainty.

The latest recommendation from the GFA could therefore trigger fresh discussions over his return and the terms of a potential long-term contract.