‘No flying in just for matches’ – Kofi Adams sets conditions for next Black Stars coach
This follows a disappointing qualifying campaign that saw Ghana suffer a 2–0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké, followed by a 4–2 loss at home against The Gambia.
Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has laid down conditions for the next Black Stars coach. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Adams emphasized that the prospective head coach must be committed to spending considerable time living in Ghana. This requirement came after two disappointing qualifiers, with Ghana suffering losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
To fill the vacant position, a five-member committee comprising representatives from the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation was established to interview candidates and recommend a suitable successor to Carlos Queiroz. Adams stressed that simply visiting Ghana for match purposes does not qualify one to be a national team coach.
He believes that the coach should be willing to reside in the country and occasionally venture to Europe for scouting purposes. In the meantime, Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren is expected to assume interim control of the team for their upcoming matches, supported by former players Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram. The technical crew will focus on securing Ghana's first victory in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, scheduled for November.
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