George Afriyie questions Desmond Ofei’s suitability for Black Stars job
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has questioned the prospect of Desmond Ofei being appointed as the next head coach of the Black Stars. Carlos Queiroz, who took charge of Ghana on a short-term contract following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March, is expected to leave the role after the expiration of […]
Former GFA vice-president George Afriyie has expressed doubt about Desmond Ofei being suitable for the position of head coach for the Black Stars. Carlos Queiroz, who took over on a short-term contract after Otto Addo's dismissal, is set to leave the role after his four-month deal in April. Queiroz led Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, where they advanced to the last 32.
Ofei, currently with Black Meteors preparing for Olympic Games qualifiers, has been one of the leading contenders for the senior national team's job. However, Afriyie, who was once a chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has reservations about handing the position to Ofei, a former Under-20 coach. Afriyie stated, "If today we are looking for a coach for the Black Stars and Desmond Ofei is the answer, then we have a problem."
He also criticized Queiroz's defensive tactics, calling them "old-fashioned." The Ghana Football Association is expected to decide on Queiroz's future as the Black Stars gear up for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which begins in September.
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