The future of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars now depends on government approval after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Council backed his continued stay in charge of the national team.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante said the Council, the Association’s highest decision-making body, had reviewed the Portuguese coach’s performance and agreed that he should remain in the position.
“The council, which is the highest decision-making body, after assessing the performance of Coach Carlos Queiroz, has agreed that the coach should stay,” Mr Asante said.
However, he explained that the GFA could not make the final decision because the Ministry responsible for sports would have to review the coach’s contract and approve the financial arrangements, including his salary.
“The final decision does not rest with the FA. It must go to the Ministry for them to review the contract and approve it, because they will be responsible for paying the coach’s salary,” he said.
Mr Asante said he was not aware of the details of negotiations between Queiroz and the GFA, including any proposed offer or counter offer.
“I don’t know what offer the FA has made to the coach or what counter offer he is proposing,” he stated.
Queiroz’s continued tenure will therefore depend on the outcome of the government’s review of his contract and approval of the financial terms.
The Portuguese coach was appointed to lead the Black Stars as the GFA seeks to stabilise the national team and improve its performance in upcoming international competitions.
