South African tactician Pitso Mosimane has revealed how close he came to becoming head coach of the Ghana national football team, clarifying that initial discussions never developed into a formal offer.
The experienced coach, who recently parted ways with Iranian side Esteghlal F.C., explained that contact from Ghana was merely exploratory, with no concrete proposal presented.
“There was a bit of talk. When I asked the office, they said there were talks — but sometimes teams want three names and then decide who they want out of the three,” Mosimane said on Marawa Sports World.
The Black Stars job was eventually handed to Carlos Queiroz, a vastly experienced international manager. Mosimane suggested that factors such as financial demands and internal selection processes influenced the final decision.
“If you want Carlos Queiroz you are going to pay top dollar. There was never anything concrete. Concrete is when a letter comes to say we would like to have you,” he explained.
Mosimane also questioned the structure of the role, hinting that the limited number of matches may not have suited his long-term coaching ambitions.
“A call from a Ghana official for me is not really serious. The other thing is, do I really want to go two months for one or two games? Maybe I don’t want to,” he added.
Meanwhile, Queiroz has already been officially unveiled and has begun preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.
