The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to remain as head coach of the Black Stars following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the Executive Council had assessed the Portuguese coach’s work and agreed that he should continue in the role on a long-term basis.

Queiroz, 73, was appointed on a four-month contract to replace Otto Addo and was tasked with leading Ghana at the World Cup.

His future has been uncertain since the tournament, with reports suggesting that outstanding payments owed to him by the government could affect negotiations over a new contract.

But Asante Twum told Graphic Sports that the GFA’s highest decision-making body had reached a unanimous decision to retain Queiroz.

“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,” he said.

Asante Twum said he could not confirm whether the government still owed Queiroz, explaining that he did not have access to details of the coach’s financial arrangements.

The recommendation, however, does not guarantee that Queiroz will remain in charge.

Any new contract must be approved by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which is expected to finance the coach’s salary.

“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 official also revealed that Queiroz had been informed of the Executive Council’s decision, although he could not say whether the coach had responded.

He added that he was unaware of the details of the proposed contract or whether Queiroz 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 latest development is expected to lead to negotiations involving the GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Queiroz as they seek to resolve the contractual and financial issues surrounding his future.

Queiroz took charge of Ghana after the dismissal of Otto Addo and guided the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup.

However, Desmond Ofei has been widely tipped to take charge of the team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which are scheduled to begin in September.

The final decision on Queiroz’s future will therefore depend on whether the GFA’s recommendation receives government approval and an agreement can be reached with the Portuguese coach.