Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has appealed to Ghanaians to fully back newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team builds up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Queiroz, 73, has taken over the national team following the exit of Otto Addo and has been handed a four-month contract to lead Ghana into the global tournament. The experienced coach has previously managed national teams such as Egypt, Portugal, and South Africa.
Speaking during his official introduction to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, ahead of his formal unveiling, Okraku stressed the need for unity and collective support to help the coach succeed.
He highlighted that the success of the Black Stars will depend on cooperation from both the public and football stakeholders.
“Carlos Queiroz is part of us now, and he needs our support, and he needs all of us to continue working hard to ensure that we achieve success on the pitch for Mother Ghana,” he said.
Officials from the Black Stars management committee and members of the GFA Executive Council were present at the ceremony held for the Sports Minister.
Queiroz is expected to begin his tenure with friendly matches against Mexico and Wales as part of preparations for the World Cup.
Ghana, who will be making their fifth appearance at the tournament, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. Their campaign will begin against Panama on June 17, followed by a clash with England on June 23, before wrapping up the group stage against Croatia on June 27.
After early exits in the 2014 and 2022 editions, Ghana will be hoping Queiroz’s experience can help steer the team beyond the group stage and achieve a stronger run in the tournament.
