Five-member committee to lead search for new Black Stars coach after Sports Ministry, GFA crisis meeting

The Ghana Football Association and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have agreed to form a five-member Technical Search Committee to find a suitable new head coach for the Black Stars. This decision came following a meeting on October 2, 2026, where the concerns over Ghana's national team performances and management issues were discussed. The committee's task is to recommend a new coach, with the report expected to be submitted by October 9, 2026.

The meeting between the ministry and GFA, which aimed to strengthen national team management, coaching, and football development pathway, led to seven key measures being agreed upon. These measures include the establishment of the Technical Search Committee, appointment of a technical head to coordinate the development pathway for youth teams, and relocation of the technical hub to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.

One notable change is that the Black Stars head coach will have to reside in Ghana and regularly monitor the domestic league. Additionally, Under-18 and Under-19 competitions will be suspended as part of a restructuring process for the youth development system. The GFA Technical Directorate will collaborate with the National Schools and Grassroots Sports program and football academies to improve league development and player progression.

A Public Interest Committee will be established by the GFA to oversee and coordinate the implementation of these reforms, while discussions will also take place towards reducing the membership of each national team's management committee from five to three members. Lastly, the two parties aim to sign a FIFA-standard cooperation agreement to formalize their responsibilities and create a framework for implementing the agreed-upon reforms.