Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has questioned the decision to continue with Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach, describing the experienced Portuguese tactician as too old for the demands of the role.
Zakour believes Ghana needs a younger coach with the energy and long-term vision required to rebuild the national team, instead of relying on a veteran manager who is already in the latter stages of his career.
Queiroz, 73, was appointed as Black Stars coach on a short-term contract ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, replacing Otto Addo. The Portuguese coach guided Ghana to the knockout stage of the tournament, achieving the team’s first World Cup progression beyond the group stage since 2010.
However, Zakour believes Ghana should focus on developing local coaching talent and has backed former Black Stars midfielder Laryea Kingston as a possible candidate for the position.
“I don’t believe Carlos Queiroz must continue as Black Stars coach. He is old for this job,” Zakour said.
The former Hearts of Oak executive also praised Kingston’s work and suggested that Ghanaian coaches deserve more opportunities to lead the senior national team.
Queiroz’s future has been a subject of debate following his World Cup campaign, with the Ghana Football Association previously expressing interest in retaining him after assessing his performance.
As discussions continue over the next Black Stars coach, Zakour believes Ghana’s focus should be on a younger manager capable of building a team for the future rather than relying solely on experience.
