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

However, in a recent interview, GFA Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo revealed that the local football governing body remains in talks with other coaches as it weighs 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 have reportedly stalled over his demands.

Oduro Sarfo has now revealed that the GFA is exploring alternative options as it continues discussions over the next head coach of the senior national team.

The future of Carlos Queiroz remains 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 announced as coach?

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

Queiroz’s contract was for a short period, from April to July (a four-month agreement), according to reports that emerged after his appointment, after which an extension would 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 (April–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 term with the Black Stars after he received commendations and backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

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

As it stands, Queiroz is expected to lead Ghana to qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. 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.