Former England and Jamaica coach Steve McClaren has emerged as the latest candidate to hold talks over the vacant Ghana national football team coaching job, as the Ghana Football Association intensifies its search ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reports indicate that McClaren has expressed strong interest in the role and has already engaged in discussions with the GFA, joining a growing list of high-profile names being considered following the dismissal of Otto Addo.
Among the leading contenders is former West Ham United manager Slaven Bilić, who is understood to have held talks and remains a strong option for the position.
The shortlist also includes experienced international managers Carlos Queiroz and Fernando Santos, while Hervé Renard is reportedly being considered as a longer-term option beyond the World Cup.
Other names linked to the role include Tom Saintfiet, as the federation explores multiple options in a bid to find the right candidate.
With time running out before the tournament, the GFA is believed to be leaning towards a short-term appointment, with the new coach expected to have limited preparation time.
Ghana have been drawn in a challenging World Cup group alongside Panama national football team, Croatia national football team, and England national football team, adding urgency to the search for a coach capable of delivering immediate results.
