Carlos Queiroz set to remain Ghana coach after contract renewal

Carlos Queiroz is set to continue as Ghana coach after the Ghana Football Association renewed his contract following progress in talks over a new agreement.

The experienced Portuguese manager took charge of the Black Stars on a short-term deal before the 2026 World Cup. His initial contract lasted four months, and his position became uncertain once that agreement expired.

However, negotiations over an extension have advanced significantly after Ghana settled outstanding financial payments owed to Queiroz and members of his coaching staff.

Reports in Ghana say the Ghana Football Association cleared its financial obligations relating to the contracts during the country’s World Cup campaign, with assistance from the Ministry of Sport.

The settlement is understood to have removed a major obstacle in the discussions and allowed both sides to move towards completing a new deal. The negotiations are now at an advanced stage, with Queiroz expected to sign his contract in the coming period.

Queiroz was appointed Ghana manager in April after Otto Addo was dismissed in March following a run of disappointing results. Although his time in charge has so far been brief, he strengthened his case to remain in the role by guiding the Black Stars to the round of 32 at the World Cup.

Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Colombia at that stage, but the team’s progress under Queiroz helped improve his prospects of staying in charge.

The Black Stars are due to begin their qualifying campaign with an away match against Cote d’Ivoire on 24 September. The fixture will be played at Stade de la Paix in Bouake.

Ghana will then return home three days later to face Gambia at Accra.

The Black Stars are determined to secure a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations after missing out on the previous edition, which was hosted by Morocco.

Queiroz had taken charge of Ghana in 2026, before the latest move to continue his tenure was announced.