Fresh details have emerged regarding the contract of new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, with reports indicating the Portuguese tactician is not earning the widely circulated $100,000 monthly salary.
According to sources close to Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the figure reported in sections of the media is inaccurate, although the coach’s exact salary package has not yet been disclosed.
The Ghana Football Association officially unveiled Queiroz on Thursday, April 16, at the Alisa Hotel, confirming his appointment as head coach of the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 73-year-old veteran manager, who has previously coached the national teams of Egypt national football team, Iran national football team, and Portugal national football team, has signed a short-term four-month contract with Ghana.
Queiroz takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed in March after back-to-back defeats against the Austria national football team and the Germany national football team during the international break.
Although earlier reports suggested Queiroz would earn $100,000 per month, insiders have now rejected those claims, with officials expected to clarify the matter publicly.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams is reportedly set to address the issue and provide accurate details about the financial terms of the coach’s contract.
Queiroz has arrived with five members of his technical staff and is expected to begin preparations immediately as Ghana intensifies its build-up to the World Cup.
The Black Stars are scheduled to face the Mexico national football team in a friendly next month before taking on the Wales national football team on June 2 in their final major test before the tournament.
Ghana will compete in Group L at the 2026 World Cup, alongside the England national football team, Croatia national football team, and the Panama national football team.
The four-time African champions begin their campaign against Panama on June 17, before crucial clashes against England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
After disappointing group-stage exits at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, expectations are high that Queiroz can guide Ghana to a much stronger showing and help the Black Stars progress beyond the group stage for the first time in over a decade.
