The search for a new head coach of the Ghana national team is drawing major attention, especially after the departure of Kwesi Appiah. With the application deadline now closed, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) reportedly received around thirty applications, and some of the names being considered are turning heads both locally and internationally.
High-Profile Candidates Include:
Avram Grant: The former Chelsea and West Ham boss brings vast international experience, including a Champions League final appearance in 2008.
Bernd Schuster: Known for his time at Real Madrid, where he won La Liga in 2008, Schuster brings a strong pedigree in European club football.
Patrick Kluivert: The former Dutch striker and assistant to Louis van Gaal during the Netherlands’ successful 2014 World Cup campaign, where they finished third.
These big names have sparked hope among Black Stars supporters, many of whom are dreaming of a coach who can bring tactical maturity and international success to the team, especially as Ghana looks to reclaim its status as a continental powerhouse.
Interim Solution
Until a final decision is made — likely after the two crucial 2015 AFCON qualifiers against Guinea — the GFA is expected to continue with Maxwell Konadu, the assistant to Kwesi Appiah, in an interim role. Konadu is respected within Ghanaian football circles and offers continuity during this transitional period.
The final choice could signal a new era for the Black Stars, either by sticking with local leadership or turning to an experienced foreign manager with a high-profile résumé. Either way, expectations are high, and the pressure is on the GFA to make the right call.
