The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has clarified that Carlos Queiroz remains the head coach of the Black Stars, insisting that neither the government nor the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received an official resignation from the Portuguese tactician.
His comments come after Queiroz shared a farewell-style message on social media following Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading many football fans to believe he had stepped down from his role.
Speaking in an interview with Joy News, Adams stressed that any resignation from the national team coach must follow official procedures rather than being communicated through social media.
“We have not received any resignation letter from the FA to that effect, and I don’t take it that people resigned on social media. He wasn’t appointed on social media, so I don’t think that he resigned via social media,” the Minister stated.
Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the World Cup after replacing Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach. Under his leadership, Ghana progressed from the group stage before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.
Despite the speculation surrounding the coach’s future, Adams said the immediate priority is to receive a comprehensive technical report from Queiroz analysing Ghana’s performance at the tournament.
According to the Minister, the report will provide a detailed assessment of the team’s strengths, weaknesses and overall campaign, serving as a key document for future planning.
“We have all been watching the games, and so we all appreciate that. We have not had the opportunity to engage him to get a detailed report. That report will surely come,” he said.
Adams explained that any decisions regarding the future of the Black Stars’ technical team would only be taken after reviewing the coach’s report and consulting the relevant stakeholders.
He also agreed with Queiroz’s earlier assessment that the Black Stars require a rebuilding process following their World Cup campaign, noting that long-term planning will be crucial to restoring the team’s competitiveness.
The Sports Minister emphasised that discussions about the coach’s future should not be based on speculation or social media activity but on established administrative procedures.
With uncertainty continuing to surround Queiroz’s position, Adams maintained that the Portuguese coach remains the officially recognised head coach of the Black Stars until the appropriate processes are completed and any formal communication is received.
Ghana’s World Cup journey ended in the Round of 32 after a hard-fought defeat to Colombia, and attention has now shifted to evaluating the team’s performance and preparing for future international competitions.
