Highly-rated coach Hervé Renard has emerged as a leading candidate to take over the Black Stars job, with the Ghana Football Association currently in advanced talks with the experienced French tactician ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 25-year-old ball-playing attacking midfielder is set to be under the tutelage of the former Brighton manager following his appointment as the new gaffer at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on March 31, 2026
Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams has admitted the nation is not fully ready for the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup at the moment despite ongoing preparations and financial backing for the Black Stars.
Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe has backed the current squad to improve despite their recent struggles, insisting key players must be in top condition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has strongly criticised the Black Stars following their 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, dismissing doubts linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
