Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has stated that, as far as the relevant authorities are concerned, Carlos Queiroz remains the Black Stars head coach until an official resignation is formally communicated.
The clarification follows widespread reports that the Portuguese coach had stepped down after sharing a message on social media indicating that he was leaving his position following Ghana’s participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Queiroz, who was appointed on a short-term deal after replacing Otto Addo to lead the Black Stars through the World Cup, wrote that he “leaves his role with pride” after Ghana’s campaign ended in the Round of 32.
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However, Adams has dismissed the notion that a social media statement is enough to confirm the coach’s departure, insisting that neither the government nor the Ghana Football Association has received the required official notification.
“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 said during an interview with Joy News.
Adams explained that the process surrounding the future of the national team coach must follow the appropriate administrative channels, adding that any decision regarding Queiroz’s status would only be recognised after formal communication is submitted.
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The Minister further disclosed that he is still waiting to meet the experienced coach for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s World Cup campaign. He expects Queiroz to present a technical assessment detailing the team’s performance, challenges, and recommendations after the tournament.
“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.
According to Adams, the expected report will provide valuable insight into both the sporting and organisational issues affecting the Black Stars and help shape the country’s plans as attention shifts to future competitions.
He also endorsed Queiroz’s earlier remarks that improving the national team requires reforms away from the pitch as well as better performances during matches.
“And he’s right when he says it’s not just going to be on the pitch. There are off-pitch issues, and there are on-pitch issues also. I’m happy he has stated it clearly,” he said.
Queiroz’s future has become a major talking point after Ghana’s World Cup journey concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Although the Black Stars progressed beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010, their campaign ended before the quarter-finals, with preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers now expected to become the team’s next priority.
