Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice president Fred Pappoe has thrown his support behind Carlos Queirozâs appointment as Black Stars head coach, describing the experienced tactician as the right man to steady the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz, who has previously managed Egypt, Iran and Colombia and also served as assistant coach at Manchester United, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on a four-month contract.He takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed in March following Ghanaâs consecutive friendly defeats against Austria and Germany.Speaking to SuperSport Blitz after the unveiling ceremony, Pappoeâalso a former Black Stars Management Committee chairmanâsaid the timing of the appointment demanded a coach with experience, authority and composure."We are in a situation where we had to appoint a coach in less than three months before the start of the World Cup, but we are there," he said."Men are meant to solve problems, so I believe Carlos Queiroz is the man for the situation we are in now. He is a mature person with a pedigree, someone who has confidence, realistic, who commands respect and above all, he is humble, and these are important...
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2026 World Cup: Carlos Queiroz is the man for Black Stars coaching job - Ex-GFA Veep, Fred Pappoe
Football GhanaSat, 25 Apr 2026 · 1h ago0 views
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Former GFA Vice President Fred Pappoe endorsed Carlos Queiroz as the new Black Stars head coach. Queiroz, unveiled Thursday, takes over from Otto Addo. Pappoe stated Queiroz's experience and pedigree make him the right choice to lead the team, especially given the short timeframe before the 2026 World Cup.
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