The Ghana Football Association has reportedly received more than 600 applications for the vacant head coach position of the Ghana national football team following the departure of Otto Addo.
GFA president Kurt Okraku confirmed the overwhelming interest in the role, describing it as a clear sign of how attractive the Black Stars job remains within the football world.
Speaking to 3Sports, Okraku revealed that the FA has been flooded with applications from coaches across the globe who are eager to take charge of one of Africa’s most historic national teams.
Coaching position became vacant after recent defeats
The coaching role opened up after Otto Addo was relieved of his duties following a series of disappointing results.
Ghana suffered a heavy defeat to the Austria national football team before losing again to the Germany national football team in an international friendly. Those results triggered an emergency decision by the FA while the team was in Stuttgart.
Global interest in the Black Stars job
The large number of applicants reflects the prestige attached to managing Ghana, a four-time African champion and regular participant at the FIFA World Cup.
Both Ghanaian and international coaches are believed to be among the candidates hoping to secure the position.
GFA begins screening process
The Ghana FA is now expected to begin reviewing the applications as it looks to shortlist the most suitable candidates.
According to Kurt Okraku, the association hopes to appoint a new coach within the next one to two weeks in order to avoid disrupting the team’s preparations.
Focus shifts to World Cup preparation
The Black Stars are scheduled to play friendly matches against the Mexico national football team and the Wales national football team in May as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana have been drawn in a challenging group that includes the Panama national football team, Croatia national football team and England national football team.
The next head coach will therefore face immediate pressure to stabilise the team and guide the Black Stars into the tournament with renewed confidence.
