The Ghana Football Association is preparing to make key decisions regarding the Black Stars’ technical bench following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach.
With Ghana already through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attention has swiftly turned to restructuring the team behind the scenes.
The federation is currently reviewing the composition of the backroom staff as part of a broader overhaul aimed at strengthening the national team setup ahead of the global tournament.
The changes come in the wake of the departure of Otto Addo, who guided Ghana to qualification but was relieved of his duties after disappointing results against Austria and Germany during the March international break. Also exiting is Winfried Schäfer, who previously held dual roles as technical advisor and director of football.
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According to GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, discussions are ongoing as Queiroz evaluates the support structure around him. The Portuguese tactician is reportedly keen on reinforcing his technical team as he prepares to take full control.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, Twum stated:
“Carlos Queiroz has proposed bringing in additional backroom staff to support his work, but the current technical team remains in place. No final decision has been made yet.”
For now, the existing technical group, including John Paintsil, Desmond Ofei, Alain Ravera, Kim Lars Björkegren, Fatawu Dauda, Kris Perquy, Gregory De Grauwe, José Daniel Martínez Alfonso, Carlos Lozano Romero, Issah Amadou, and Abdul Rahman Alhassan, remains intact as the federation deliberates on potential adjustments.
Queiroz is expected to officially assume duties next month, beginning with a friendly against Mexico before a final tune-up match against Wales on June 2.
Carlos Queiroz takes charge of Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at the World Cup, will compete in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars will kick off their campaign against Panama on June 17, followed by fixtures against England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
After underwhelming exits in both 2014 and 2022, the focus now shifts to whether Queiroz can restore belief within the squad and steer Ghana toward a more competitive showing on football’s biggest stage.
