The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have agreed to constitute a five-member Technical Search Committee to find a new head coach for the Black Stars. This decision was made during a meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026, to address concerns over Ghana's national football teams' declining performance. The committee must submit its report by October 9, 2026.
The meeting aimed to strengthen national team management, coaching, and Ghana's football development pathway. The Ministry acknowledged Ghanaians' concerns about the national teams' performance and the need for decisive action and greater accountability. The Ministry appreciates the public's enduring support for Ghanaian football and recognizes the expectation for improved performance.
The new Black Stars head coach will be required to live in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league. The coach's primary responsibility will be to develop a stronger domestic national team through consistent monitoring and scouting of players in Ghanaian leagues. This will create a larger pool of talent and competition for selection to the senior national team.
A new structure for Ghana's youth national teams' development will be introduced. A technical head will be appointed to coordinate the U15, U17, and U20 development pathway, with each team having its own dedicated technical team. The structure will include competition arrangements and a system for tracking player progression through age groups.
The GFA Technical Directorate will work with the National Schools and Grassroots Sports programme and football academies to strengthen league development and player progression. This move aims to create a coordinated pathway from grassroots football into national teams. The GFA and Ministry will also establish a Public Interest Committee to oversee and coordinate the implementation of agreed reforms.
The Ministry and GFA discussed relocating the technical hub to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram and changes to national teams' management structures. The proposed changes include reducing each national team's management committee from five members to three, with clearly defined responsibilities and efficient administration.
The Ministry and GFA will work towards signing a FIFA standard cooperation agreement to formalize their responsibilities and provide a framework for implementing reforms. The Ministry will maintain dialogue with the GFA and stakeholders, monitor implementation, and provide updates on progress. The public's concerns will remain central to the reform process.
Key points
- A five-member Technical Search Committee will be constituted to find a new head coach for the Black Stars.
- The new Black Stars head coach will be required to live in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league.
- A new structure for youth national teams' development will be introduced, including a technical head and dedicated technical teams for each age group.
