Winfried Schäfer

Winfried Schäfer, the newly appointed technical advisor of the Black Stars, has arrived in Ghana as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers intensify. The experienced German coach, who led Cameroon to victory in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), touched down on Monday and was received by Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei. Schäfer’s appointment is part of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) strategy to bolster the national team’s technical setup following their failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON under Otto Addo. The GFA is keen on ensuring Ghana secures a spot in its fifth World…

Technical Advisor of the Black Stars, Winfried Anton Schafer, has expressed his sadness over Ghana's inability to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. According to him, it is a great concern that the Black Stars, with their reputation, were unable to qualify for the continental showpiece. The German coach noted that his previous stint with the Cameroon national team, which helped them win the AFCON title, makes him feel the loss the team have suffered. "I am a keen follower of African football, thanks to my previous experience with Cameroon and our AFCON title win. I am…

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Wilfred Osei Kweku ‘Palmer’ has backed the appointment of Winfried Schäfer to the Black Stars’ technical team. The experienced German coach, who guided Cameroon to victory in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been named the technical advisor and technical director for both the senior national team and the GFA. Reacting to the appointment, Palmer revealed that Schäfer had previously been considered for a coaching role during his tenure on the Executive Council. “The technical direction of the team has changed, but Winfried Schäfer is a good coach. Even during…