Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has expressed his desire to become the next head coach of Ghana's Black Stars. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's resignation after the team's poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Black Stars are bottom of Group C without a point after losing their opening two matches.
Ghana began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Côte d'Ivoire and suffered a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium. With the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Sports Ministry having constituted a five-member committee to find a new coach, Yorke has thrown his hat into the ring. He exclusively told Asempa FM that the job is one that most top coaches would be interested in due to Ghanaian football's history.
Yorke, who was a key member of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United side that won the historic treble in the 1998-99 season, holds a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification in European football. He also holds UEFA A and B licences, having completed his coaching education while working with Manchester United's youth set-up at Carrington. Yorke began his senior managerial career with Australian A-League club Macarthur FC in July 2022.
Yorke guided Macarthur FC to their first Australia Cup title in his debut season and was appointed head coach of Trinidad and Tobago in November 2024. He took charge of the country he represented and captained at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. However, his tenure ended in March 2026 after Trinidad and Tobago failed to qualify for the World Cup, with Yorke recording four wins in 18 matches.
The five-member search committee, chaired by Fred Pappoe, is expected to submit its report to the Sports Ministry on Friday, 9 October. The Black Stars are scheduled to return to action in November when they face Somalia in a double-header in the AFCON qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium. Yorke's interest in the job has been influenced by his friends, including Sammy Kuffour, who speaks highly of Ghanaian football.
Yorke's managerial experience and qualifications make him a strong contender for the position. His partnership with fellow striker Andy Cole during his time at Manchester United was particularly prolific. As the search committee prepares to submit its report, Yorke's chances of becoming the next head coach of the Black Stars remain uncertain.
The GFA and the Sports Ministry will consider Yorke's application alongside other candidates. The Black Stars' poor start to the AFCON qualifiers has raised concerns about the team's performance, and the appointment of a new coach is seen as crucial to reviving their campaign. The team's next matches against Somalia in November will be an important test for the new coach, whoever it may be.
Key points
- Dwight Yorke, a former Manchester United striker, has expressed interest in becoming Ghana's next head coach.
- Yorke holds a UEFA Pro Licence and has managerial experience with Macarthur FC and Trinidad and Tobago.
- The Ghana Football Association and the Sports Ministry are expected to consider Yorke's application alongside other candidates.
