A report from GhanaSoccerNet, an Accra-based football news outlet, has indicated that Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz will remain as head coach of the Ghana Black Stars.

According to the report, this comes after the local football governing body, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), finally completed talks with the coach over outstanding payments owed to him and his backroom staff.

The coach and his backroom staff have now reportedly been paid all outstanding arrears, with Queiroz nearing an agreement with the GFA to continue as head coach.

The financial obligations relate to the team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and had been a major issue in discussions over the coach’s future.

The payments were reportedly facilitated by the GFA through the Ministry of Sports and are understood to have removed a significant obstacle to Queiroz extending his stay with the Black Stars.

With the outstanding amounts now settled, negotiations over a new contract are said to be at an advanced stage, with an agreement expected to be reached soon.

Queiroz, 73, was appointed in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March after a disappointing run of results.

GFA’s earlier remarks on Carlos Queiroz’s future

President John Mahama publicly commended Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz following the team’s performance at the just-ended 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to retain him.

However, in a recent interview, GFA Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo revealed that the local football governing body was still in talks with other coaches as it weighed its options for the vacant Black Stars coaching position.

“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is still in talks with other coaches for the Black Stars job,” Oduro Sarfo told Kumasi-based Ezra Radio on Monday, August 10.

Although there had been expectations that Queiroz would be retained on a long-term basis following Ghana’s World Cup campaign, negotiations had reportedly stalled over his demands.

Oduro Sarfo’s comments suggested that the GFA was exploring alternative options as it continued discussions over the next head coach of the senior national team.

The future of Carlos Queiroz remained uncertain despite the veteran Portuguese coach guiding Ghana to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

When was Queiroz appointed as coach?

The Portuguese coach took over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed after a poor run of form that included defeats against Austria and Germany in international friendlies on March 27 and March 30, respectively.

Queiroz’s contract was reportedly for a short period, from April to July, under a four-month agreement. An extension was expected to be subject to his performance at the global tournament.

He was officially unveiled on April 23 at the Alisa Hotel. His contract lasted just under four months, from April to July 2026.

He guided the team through the FIFA World Cup, recording one win, two draws and two losses across five matches.

In mid-July, it was reported that Carlos Queiroz was set to sign a new contract to extend his tenure with the Black Stars after receiving commendations and backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

The deal was reportedly expected to be signed after the Portuguese tactician was assessed following the World Cup. Despite the Black Stars’ elimination at the Round of 32, it was reported that authorities were satisfied with his record.

With the latest report indicating that outstanding payments have now been settled, Queiroz is expected to lead Ghana into the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations if his new deal is finalised.

The Black Stars have been drawn in a qualifying group alongside Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia.

The former Portugal, Iran, Egypt, Colombia, Qatar and South Africa head coach will also be tasked with helping Ghana end its long wait for continental glory, with the country’s last AFCON title coming in 1982.