Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed optimism that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz is the right man to steer the national team through a demanding World Cup campaign.Queiroz, who replaces Otto Addo on a short-term four-month contract, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, marking the start of a high-pressure assignment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to SuperSport Blitz after the unveiling, Pappoe acknowledged the tight timeline Ghana faces in preparing for the tournament but insisted the Portuguese tactician has the experience and temperament needed for the task."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 things to me.Pappoe, a former Black Stars Management Committee chairman, added that Queirozâs profile makes him...
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2026 World Cup: Let's pray and hope Carlos Queiroz succeeds - Fred Pappoe
Football GhanaSat, 25 Apr 2026 · 3h ago1 views
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Former GFA Vice President Fred Pappoe expressed optimism about Carlos Queiroz's appointment as the new Black Stars head coach. Queiroz, replacing Otto Addo on a short-term contract, was officially unveiled in Accra. Pappoe believes the Portuguese tactician's experience and temperament suit the team's demanding 2026 World Cup campaign, despite the tight preparation timeline.
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