Kurt Okraku, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, has revealed that there is an imminent appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars.
According to Kurt Okraku, the new Black Stars coach is 99% in place, adding that the coach is already working.
The GFA president disclosed that they are at the final stage, where they have to sign papers and formalise the relationship.
Speaking to 3Sports, Kurt Okraku stated, “Ghana will have a coach before we regroup”.
“The coach who will lead the Black Stars is 99% in place. The coach who will lead the Black Stars is already working.
“We are just at that last line where we have to sign papers and formalise the relationship. We have machinery in place; we are working,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars will return to competitive action in September when they begin their qualification campaign for the 2027 AFCON.
They have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.
In related news, 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.
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