The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz for a long-term role as head coach of the Black Stars after his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 73-year-old Portuguese was appointed on a four-month contract to replace Otto Addo and took charge of the national team ahead of the tournament.

Queiroz’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, with reports indicating that outstanding payments owed to him by the government after the World Cup could influence whether he remains in the job.

However, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the Executive Council had assessed Queiroz’s performance and agreed that he should remain in charge.

“The council, which is the highest decision-making body, after assessing the performance of Coach Carlos Queiroz, have agreed that the coach is made to stay,” Asante Twum told the Graphic Sports.

Asante Twum said he was not in a position to confirm whether the government still owed Queiroz, explaining that he was not privy to information concerning the coach’s financial arrangements.

He nevertheless confirmed that the GFA was considering Queiroz as part of a longer-term project for the national team.

According to him, the decision was largely influenced by the need for stability within the Black Stars technical set-up rather than another change of coach after a short period.

The GFA also believes Queiroz could benefit from the return of key players Mohammed Kudus, Salisu Mohammed and Alexander Djiku, who missed the World Cup.

Their availability is expected to strengthen the Black Stars as Ghana prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Despite the unanimous recommendation, Queiroz’s continuation is not yet guaranteed. Any new agreement must first receive approval from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is expected to finance the coach’s contract.

“The final decision does not rest on the FA. It must go to the ministry for them to look at the contract and approve because they will pay the salary of the coach,” Asante Twum said.

The GFA communications director also disclosed that Queiroz had been informed of the Executive Council’s decision, although he could not confirm the coach’s response.

He further said he was unaware of the specific terms of the GFA’s proposed deal or whether the Portuguese had submitted a counteroffer.

“I don’t know what the offer from the FA is to the coach and the counteroffer he is also proposing,” Asante Twum added.

The recommendation now sets the stage for discussions between the GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Queiroz, with the three parties expected to resolve the contractual and financial issues before his long-term future with the Black Stars can be confirmed.