Tom Saintfiet emerges as favourite for Black Stars coaching role
Tom Saintfiet has emerged as the top of the Ghana Football Association's shortlist to become the next head coach of the Black Stars. His emergence follows an Executive Council meeting held by the GFA on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The Ghana coach's second spell in charge ended after a string of disappointing results, including friendly defeats to Austria and Germany. Saintfiet is currently the leading candidate as Ghana intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The GFA is weighing a short-term arrangement, potentially a four-month contract, designed to reduce financial exposure should the team underperform at the tournament. Officials are cautious about committing to a long-term deal at this stage, partly due to possible compensation costs in the event of an early termination. Other names still in the frame include former Portugal and Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz, alongside ex-Chelsea and Ivory Coast manager Hervé Renard.
A final decision on the next Black Stars coach is expected next week. Ghana is scheduled to regroup in May for a friendly against Mexico, followed by another warm-up match against Wales on June 2. Ghana, who will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. Their tournament opener is set for June 17 against Panama, before challenging fixtures against England and Croatia follow.
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The Ghana Football Association is close to naming a new Black Stars coach. As the federation prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all eyes are on who will take the helm - but the decision might not be straightforward.
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