The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have set up a five-member committee to assess and recommend candidates for the position of Black Stars coach. This move comes after Carlos Queiroz left the role following Ghana's poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The committee, chaired by former GFA vice-president Fred Pappoe, must submit its report by October 9, 2026.
The committee consists of former Ghana internationals Anthony Baffoe and Stephen Appiah, lawyer and football administrator Agbesi Dzakpasu, and high-performance specialist Faisal Chibsah. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams announced the formation of the committee, stating that it will lead the process of finding a new coach. The committee's primary objective is to find a coach capable of leading the Black Stars into their upcoming assignments.
Ghana lost their first two 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, prompting the departure of Carlos Queiroz. The team will play Somalia on November 11 and 15 in their next 2027 AFCON qualifier, giving the new coach limited time to prepare the team once an appointment is made. Minister Kofi Adams emphasized the importance of rebuilding confidence in Ghanaian football.
The committee members bring a wealth of experience to the role. Fred Pappoe, the chairman, is a former GFA vice-president, while Anthony Baffoe and Stephen Appiah are former Ghana internationals. Agbesi Dzakpasu is a lawyer and football administrator, and Faisal Chibsah is a high-performance specialist. Their combined expertise will be crucial in identifying a suitable candidate for the position.
Minister Kofi Adams has promised to keep the public updated on the steps being taken to rebuild confidence in Ghanaian football. The formation of the committee is a significant step in this process. The Ministry and GFA are working together to ensure a smooth transition and to find a coach who can lead the Black Stars to success.
The new coach will have a challenging task ahead, with the Black Stars facing Somalia in their next 2027 AFCON qualifier. The team will need to regroup and refocus to achieve a positive result. The committee's recommendation will be crucial in determining the team's future success.
The committee is expected to submit its report by October 9, 2026, after which the GFA and Ministry of Sports and Recreation will make a decision on the next Black Stars coach. The appointment of a new coach will be a significant step towards rebuilding confidence in Ghanaian football and achieving success on the pitch.
Key points
- The committee will assess and recommend the next Black Stars coach, with its report due by October 9, 2026.
- The committee consists of former Ghana internationals Anthony Baffoe and Stephen Appiah, lawyer and football administrator Agbesi Dzakpasu, and high-performance specialist Faisal Chibsah.
- The Black Stars will play Somalia on November 11 and 15 in their next 2027 AFCON qualifier, giving the new coach limited time to prepare the team.
