Former Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to disclose the contract terms of Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz. Agyemang-Badu believes that Ghanaians cannot fairly evaluate Queiroz's tenure without knowing his contract length and targets. Queiroz led Ghana to the World Cup last 32, where they lost to Colombia.
Queiroz was appointed as Ghana coach in April 2026 on an initial deal to lead the Black Stars through the FIFA World Cup. He successfully guided the team into the last 32, but the exact terms of his contract remain undisclosed. The GFA confirmed that Queiroz would continue in charge beyond the World Cup, but details of the new arrangement were not released. This lack of transparency has sparked concerns among fans and pundits.
Agyemang-Badu, who won the U-20 World Cup with Ghana, expressed frustration over the secrecy surrounding Queiroz's contract. He stated that without knowing the contract length, it is challenging to evaluate Queiroz's work. Agyemang-Badu argued that the length of a coach's contract determines whether they have been given enough time to build a competitive squad. He urged the GFA and Sports Ministry to disclose the contract terms for transparency.
The uncertainty surrounding Queiroz's contract has been compounded by reports that he has stalled on finalizing terms over demands for his own backroom staff. Agyemang-Badu had earlier urged Ghanaians to rally behind Queiroz's Black Stars despite the uncertainty. The team has faced distractions, including Mohammed Kudus's withdrawal from the squad before a key Côte d'Ivoire fixture.
Queiroz's next assignment is Ghana's opening fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. The Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on 24 September, followed by a match against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 27 September, and a friendly against Morocco in Tangier on 4 October. The GFA and Sports Ministry have not announced when Queiroz's contract terms will be made public.
Agyemang-Badu's demand for transparency has gained significance as fans and pundits seek to evaluate Queiroz's performance. The former midfielder believes that knowing the contract length and targets will help determine whether Queiroz has been given sufficient time to build a competitive squad. The GFA and Sports Ministry have yet to respond to Agyemang-Badu's appeal.
The controversy surrounding Queiroz's contract terms has sparked a wider debate about transparency in Ghanaian football. As the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming fixtures, fans and pundits will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds. The GFA and Sports Ministry face mounting pressure to disclose Queiroz's contract terms and provide clarity on the team's future.
Key points
- Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu demands GFA disclose Carlos Queiroz's contract length and targets for transparency.
- Queiroz led Ghana to the World Cup last 32, where they lost to Colombia.
- The GFA and Sports Ministry have not announced when Queiroz's contract terms will be made public.
