Desmond Ofei Emerges as Leading Candidate to Replace Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars Head Coach

Desmond Ofei emerges as internal candidate if Queiroz departs as head coach of the Black Stars

By Kwame Bediako Desmond Ofei is now seen as a leading internal option to become Black Stars head coach if Carlos Queiroz is not retained after his short-term deal expires in August. The GFA is reportedly hesitant to extend Queiroz’s contract due to his demands, even though he guided Ghana to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Why Ofei fits Ofei already knows the squad well as Queiroz’s assistant and previously served under Otto Addo in the …

Desmond Ofei emerges as leading candidate to replace Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach

With Carlos Queiroz's future as Black Stars head coach hanging in the balance, assistant coach Desmond Ofei has emerged as a strong internal candidate to take over the reins should the Portuguese tactician not be retained.Queiroz's four-month contract, signed in April 2026, is set to expire in August. While he guided Ghana to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, negotiations over a contract extension have reportedly stalled due to the coach's …

S. Sudan appoints Congolese-Belgian coach Christian Nsengi-Biembe to lead Bright Stars

The South Sudan Football Federation, SSFF, has appointed 63-year-old Congolese-Belgian coach Christian Nsengi-Biembe on a one-year contract worth 150-thousand US dollars. The federation says the appointment is aimed at strengthening the Bright Stars and improving South Sudan’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. SSFF Secretary General Bak Athian Bak Madut […]

REPORTS: GFA likely to appoint new Black Stars coach as Carlos Queiroz talks stall

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is facing a difficult decision over the future of Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz, with the Portuguese trainer increasingly unlikely to remain in charge of the national team. Queiroz was appointed in April on a short-term four-month contract, with his primary mandate being to lead Ghana at the 2026 […] The post REPORTS: GFA likely to appoint new Black Stars coach as Carlos Queiroz talks stall appeared first …

GFA in dilemma over Carlos Queiroz’s demands, likely to appoint a new Black Stars coach before AFCON qualifiers

[caption id="attachment_1316990" align="alignnone" width="961"] Carlos Queiroz[/caption]The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly unlikely to extend the contract of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz despite calls for the veteran Portuguese trainer to remain in charge of the national team.Queiroz was appointed as Ghanas head coach in April, just weeks before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico…