The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have agreed to establish a five-member Technical Search Committee to identify and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars. This decision was made during a meeting on October 2, which aimed to address the performance and management of Ghana's national teams. The committee is expected to submit its report by October 9, 2026.
The meeting comes after Carlos Queiroz resigned as Black Stars head coach following Ghana's poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. In response to the team's struggles, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation acknowledged the concerns expressed by Ghanaians regarding the declining performances of national football teams. The Ministry also appreciated the public's enduring support for Ghanaian football and recognized the expectation for decisive action, improved performance, and greater accountability.
A total of seven key measures were agreed upon by the Ministry and the GFA. These measures include the establishment of the Technical Search Committee for the Black Stars coaching position and the appointment of a technical head to coordinate the development pathway for Ghana's Under-15, Under-17, and Under-20 teams. Each youth side is expected to have a dedicated technical team, with appropriate competition structures and player progression.
As part of the agreed reforms, the Ministry and GFA also decided that the Black Stars head coach must reside in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league. Furthermore, they agreed to strengthen monitoring and scouting of players in domestic leagues to create a larger pool of talent for selection to the senior national team. These changes aim to improve the overall performance and development of Ghana's national teams.
The GFA Technical Directorate will work with the National Schools and Grassroots Sports programme and football academies to strengthen league development and player progression. Additionally, a Public Interest Committee will be established by the GFA in collaboration with the Ministry to supervise and coordinate the implementation of the agreed reforms. This committee will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of the proposed changes.
The meeting also discussed relocating the technical hub to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram. The Ministry and GFA proposed reducing the membership of each national team's management committee from five members to three, with further discussions expected on the structure. They also plan to work towards signing a FIFA-standard cooperation agreement to formalize their respective responsibilities and establish a framework for implementing the reforms.
The latest measures come as Ghana seeks to address concerns over the performance and development of its national teams. With the establishment of the Technical Search Committee and the implementation of various reforms, the country aims to improve its football structure and ultimately enhance the performance of the Black Stars and other national teams. The success of these reforms will be closely monitored, and their impact will be evaluated in the coming months.
Key points
- A five-member Technical Search Committee will be established to identify and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars.
- The Ministry and GFA have agreed on seven key measures to improve the performance and development of Ghana's national teams.
- The Black Stars head coach will be required to reside in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league as part of the reforms.
