The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that Ghana is close to appointing a new head coach for the Black Stars, with an official announcement expected within the week.
The senior national team has been without a permanent manager since Otto Addo left the role following March’s international friendlies against Austria and Germany.
In an interview on Channel One TV, the Buem Member of Parliament said the recruitment process has reached its final phase, with the Ghana Football Association set to unveil a new coach imminently.
He noted that the announcement could come before the weekend, but assured that, at the latest, a new manager would be presented by Monday.
“If by this weekend we don’t announce the coach, then by Monday at the latest we should be able to present our new Black Stars coach,” he said.
Adams also expressed confidence in the prospects of the Black Stars, insisting the team has the quality to compete at the highest level and even challenge for global honours.
“We have what it takes to go very far, maybe even win the World Cup. Let’s remain hopeful,” he added.
A number of high-profile coaches, including Carlos Queiroz, Paulo Bento, and Fernando Santos, have been linked with the vacancy.
The new coach is expected to take charge ahead of an international friendly against Mexico in May, as preparations intensify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
The four-time African champions will be seeking to improve on their recent World Cup performances, having exited at the group stage in both the 2014 and 2022 editions.
Source: Adomonline