Anthony Baffoe declines role on Black Stars coaching search committee

Anthony Baffoe, a former defender for the Ghana national team, has decided not to join a committee responsible for selecting the next head coach for the Black Stars, according to Citi Sports. The Black Stars are to be coached by someone after Carlos Queiroz's resignation amid the team's poor performance in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The committee was set up by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) last week and is chaired by former GFA vice-president Fred Pappoe. Baffoe, who was named as one of five members, had reportedly not accepted the appointment before his name was publicly announced. The committee is tasked with identifying, assessing, and recommending a suitable candidate for the role, with their report due by October 9.

Baffoe reportedly did not agree to the role due to concerns over Ghana's broader football development strategy, rather than a lack of interest in the Black Stars or Ghanaian football. Ghana is currently struggling in their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, having lost their first two matches and sitting at the bottom of Group C with no points.

They face Somalia in November in their quest to improve their qualification prospects following their absence from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.