GFA to hold emergency EXCO meeting on Friday to decide new Black Stars coach

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association is set to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to decide on the next Black Stars head coach, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.

Following the completion of interviews with shortlisted candidates earlier this week, the FA is now entering a decisive phase in its search for a replacement for Otto Addo.

All Executive Council members are expected to be in attendance, underlining the importance of the meeting as Ghana seeks to appoint a new manager ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The meeting is expected to focus on evaluating the final list of candidates, reviewing their presentations, and assessing their suitability for the role.

Key considerations will include experience, tactical approach, ability to manage top-level players, and familiarity with African football.

The GFA is under increasing pressure to make a timely decision, given the limited window available for preparations before the next international fixtures.

The urgency has been heightened by recent poor performances, which led to Addo’s dismissal.

Sources suggest that discussions could be intense, with differing opinions likely among EXCO members regarding the best candidate to lead the team forward.

Friday’s meeting is expected to produce a final decision or at least narrow the race significantly, paving the way for an official appointment in the coming days.

Ghanaian football fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome, as the Black Stars seek stability and renewed direction under new leadership.