Reports coming in suggest the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Sports Ministry have rejected veteran Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz’s $150,000 monthly salary request.
According to reports, Carlos Queiroz, who was on an $80,000 monthly salary, according to the Minister of Sports, Kofi Adams, is now demanding a $150,000 monthly salary.
Reports suggest he also. requested additional foreign members for his technical team as part of his plans for continuity with the Black Stars.
Carlos Queiroz was appointed in April earlier this year ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, replacing Otto Addo on a short-term deal.
The information gathered suggests the GFA has already started the process to hire a new head coach for the Black Stars after negotiations with Carlos Queiroz hit a snag.
It has been alleged that Black Stars first-team assistant coach Desmond Ofei is leading the race to be named the head coach of the senior national team.
A new head coach will be the seventh coach appointed under Kurt Okraku’s administration as GFA president.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 AFCON.
It will be recalled that Carlos Queiroz said he has not resigned from his role, despite numerous media reports.
Carlos Queiroz made this known after a fan approached him while he was out in town with his wife and asked whether he had resigned as head coach of the Black Stars.
In a viral video recorded abroad while walking with his wife, Queiroz clarified that he has not stepped down as head coach of the Black Stars.
He explained that the message was intended to express gratitude to everyone involved in the tournament and to the fans.
“I didn’t resign; I only sent my message of gratitude,” he said.
The brouhaha follows Carlos Queiroz’s farewell message shared on social media on July 5, 2026, which read, “To Ghana,
Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win, or you learn.
I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.
The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch.
Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.
To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honour and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars.
To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.
To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.
Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now.
To the future”.
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