Former Ghana Football Association president Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged the association to keep Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars.
The request comes during a period of instability for the national team following its exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision on whether to retain Queiroz will determine if Ghana pursues a long-term rebuilding project or seeks a leadership change to revitalize the squad.
Nyaho-Tamakloe said the Ghana Football Association should maintain Queiroz to oversee a rebuilding process. He said the coach needs more time to develop a younger, more competitive squad for upcoming tournaments [1]. Central to this vision is a return to Ghana's traditional and aggressive style of play [1].
The timing of the appeal follows conflicting reports regarding the coach's status. One report said that Queiroz quit as head coach a day after the team was eliminated by Colombia from the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup [3]. However, Queiroz denied that resignation and said he would stay on for upcoming AFCON qualifiers [2].
Nyaho-Tamakloe said stability in the coaching position is necessary to restore the team's identity. By focusing on youth and a more assertive tactical approach, the former GFA president suggests the team can regain its standing on the international stage [1].
The Black Stars' elimination in 2026 has left the association facing pressure to modernize the team's approach, while honoring the playing style that historically defined Ghanaian football [3].
“Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe urged the GFA to retain Carlos Queiroz for a rebuilding project.”
The tension between Queiroz's reported resignation and his denial reflects a broader struggle within Ghanaian football to balance immediate results with long-term structural reform. By advocating for a youth-led rebuild under a known coach, Nyaho-Tamakloe is prioritizing tactical continuity over the quick fix of a new appointment, suggesting that the 2026 World Cup exit was a symptom of squad aging rather than coaching failure.
