The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed former Ghana international Godwin Attram as the new assistant coach of the Black Stars. This announcement was made on Monday, September 21, as the GFA reshapes the national team’s technical setup ahead of upcoming international assignments. Attram replaces Desmond Ofei, who has been reassigned to focus fully on the Black Meteors, Ghana’s U23 side, as they prepare for the Olympic Games qualifiers.
Desmond Ofei previously served in a combined technical role involving multiple national teams but will now concentrate on guiding the Black Meteors through their upcoming assignments. The GFA confirmed that the appointment forms part of a broader technical reorganisation intended to strengthen the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and other international assignments.
The restructuring signals the federation's intent to build a more structured coaching framework across its national team programmes as Ghana prepares for a demanding competitive calendar. Ofei's previous dual role, which saw him manage responsibilities with both the Black Stars and the Black Satellites before transitioning to the Black Meteors, has now been separated to allow both teams to receive more focused technical leadership.
Attram brings considerable experience to the senior national team setup, having represented Ghana at the international level during his playing days. Data from Transfermarkt indicates that the 46-year-old made nine appearances for the Black Stars, scoring one in the process. His club career included stints at PSV Eindhoven and Silkeborg IF, where he operated as a playmaker.
After retiring from professional football, Attram transitioned into coaching and served as head coach of Ghanaian top-flight club Great Olympics. He has also been involved in various national youth team structures, earning recognition for his focus on player development and his contemporary approach to coaching.
In a previous publication, it was reported that the Ghana Football Association had reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz to continue as Black Stars head coach earlier this month. His previous contract, which covered the 2026 FIFA World Cup, had expired before the new deal was finalised.
The appointment of Attram and the reappointment of Carlos Queiroz are part of the GFA's efforts to strengthen the Black Stars technical setup ahead of upcoming international assignments. Attram's experience as a player and coach is expected to be an asset to the team as they prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and other international assignments.
Key points
- Godwin Attram appointed as new assistant coach of the Black Stars
- Desmond Ofei reassigned to focus on Black Meteors
- GFA restructures technical setup ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
