The Ghana Football Association is exploring options for an interim coach for the Black Stars, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram emerging as top candidates. This development follows the resignation of Carlos Queiroz after Ghana's underwhelming start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. A five-member committee has been tasked with recommending a new coach and is expected to submit its report on Friday, 9 October.
According to a report by 3Sports, Tanko, the head coach of Medeama, and Attram, currently an assistant coach of the Black Stars, are being considered for the interim role. Both candidates have experience within Ghana's national team set-up, with Tanko having served as an assistant coach of the senior national team and managed the Black Meteors, Ghana's under-23 side. Attram is already part of the Black Stars' technical team.
The decision to consider an interim coach comes as Ghana prepares for a crucial double-header against Somalia in November. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 home loss to The Gambia, leaving them without a point from their opening two matches. Ghana is seeking to qualify for the 2027 AFCON after missing the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
The committee's task is to recommend a coach who can guide the Black Stars through the November qualifiers while a longer-term coaching plan is considered. The gap between the November fixtures and the next qualifiers in March 2027 could provide the committee with additional time to assess potential candidates before a decision is made on a permanent successor to Queiroz.
Tanko and Attram's experience within Ghana's national team set-up makes them strong contenders for the interim role. Tanko's management of the Black Meteors and Attram's involvement with the Black Stars' technical team could be advantageous in the short term. The committee's recommendation is expected to be influenced by the candidates' ability to address Ghana's current challenges and improve results.
Ghana's disappointing start to the qualifying campaign has increased pressure on the team to improve results in the remaining fixtures. The Black Stars will face Somalia in November, followed by matches against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in March 2027. A successful interim coach will be crucial in reviving Ghana's qualification campaign and building momentum ahead of the 2027 AFCON.
The appointment of an interim coach will provide temporary stability, allowing the committee to focus on finding a permanent successor to Queiroz. The committee's decision will be crucial in determining the team's prospects for the 2027 AFCON and beyond.
Key points
- Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram are being considered for the interim Black Stars coach role.
- Ghana faces a crucial double-header against Somalia in November as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
- The Ghana Football Association has a five-member committee tasked with recommending a new coach, with a report expected on Friday, 9 October.
