The Sports Ministry has dispelled rumours that the Black Stars' newly appointed head coach, Carlos Queiroz, earns a monthly salary of $100,000.

His response comes shortly after his unveiling, where several media reports began to circulate that he is taking home a $100k, gaining traction over the Portuguese tactician’s salary.

Disputing the rumour, Sports Minister Kofi Adams, speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, explained that “it’s not up to $100,000”.

He explained that discussions on the coach’s remuneration are still ongoing between his outfit and relevant stakeholders, adding that the final figure has yet to be determined.

“I will check the figures [of his salary] because we have not finalised and signed the full contract and everything, so I cannot give the exact figure, but it’s not up to $100,000. The condition we agreed was that we were going for a short-term contract, maximum four months, for the period of the World Cup, but the performance would determine any further agreement,” Mr Adams added.

Carlos takes over from former Dutch talent coach Otto Addo, who was dismissed after a poor run of form leading to defeats against Austria and Germany in the last international friendlies played on March 27 and Monday, March 30, respectively.

Queirozis is set to guide the Black Stars to the World Cup in a four-month agreement after which an extension will be subject to his performance at the global tournament set to be hosted across Mexico, Canada and the USA in June (summer).

Ghana, heading into their fifth World Cup appearance, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. They will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, face England on June 23, and conclude the group stage against Croatia on June 27.

After back-to-back early exits in 2014 and 2022, expectations are growing for a more competitive showing under the experienced leadership of Queiroz.

Ghana, preparing for their fifth appearance at the World Cup, have been drawn in Group L. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.

After successive group-stage exits in Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022, Queiroz faces the challenge of restoring belief and guiding the team to a more competitive show on football’s biggest stage.

Carlos Queiroz to arrive with a 5-member technical team

Meanwhile, the coach is expected to arrive with five members of his technical team as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To make room for the new technical team, the technical advisor and director of football, Winfried Schäfer, has reportedly been relieved of his duties, and assistant coach John Paintsil.

Also, several other existing staff members who served in roles during Otto Addo’s tenure have been dismissed to accommodate the new team of Queiroz’s new team.

Carlos remarks during his unveiling

Carlos Queiroz described his new role as his biggest challenge aside from the eight national teams he has worked with; however, he is “ready to deliver”.

"It is an honour and a privilege to be here today,” Queiroz said at the unveiling. Since I arrived, I have started to feel it. This is the soul of the Black Stars. The soul of the Black Stars is huge, and that means our dreams and expectations are huge.

“After eight national teams and important competitions, this is the biggest challenge of my life, and I am ready for that. I can promise and guarantee that I will bring 40 years of my experience [to the job]," he said.

He made these remarks during his unveiling today at the Alisa hotel during a press conference.