By OkayGoal 
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice president Fred Pappoe has thrown his support behind Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as Black Stars head coach, describing the experienced tactician as the right man to steady the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Queiroz, who has previously managed Egypt, Iran and Colombia and also served as assistant coach at Manchester United, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on a four-month contract.
He takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed in March following Ghana’s consecutive friendly defeats against Austria and Germany.
Speaking to SuperSport Blitz after the unveiling ceremony, Pappoeâalso a former Black Stars Management Committee chairmanâsaid the timing of the appointment demanded a coach with experience, authority and composure.
“We are in a situation where we had to appoint a coach in less than three months before the start of the World Cup, but we are there,” he said.
“Men are meant to solve problems, so I believe Carlos Queiroz is the man for the situation we are in now. He is a mature person with a pedigree, someone who has confidence, realistic, who commands respect and above all, he is humble, and these are important things to me.
“He appears well-suited for the job and the situation we are in, so we all have to pray that he succeeds,” he added.
Queiroz is expected to begin his tenure with a friendly against Mexico next month, followed by another preparatory match against Wales on June 2.
Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at the World Cup, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
After group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022, pressure is mounting on the four-time African champions to advance further this time, with Queiroz tasked with steering the team beyond the opening round.