'Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not $100,000'- Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has clarified that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, dismissing widespread reports that the Portuguese tactician receives a monthly salary of $100,000.

The clarification ends months of public speculation surrounding the financial terms of Queiroz's contract since he was appointed to lead Ghana's senior national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking in an interview on 3FM Sunrise, Kofi Adams stated that the figures circulating in the media were inaccurate.

Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 a month, not the $100,000 that had been speculated," the Sports Minister said.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) had declined to disclose the details of Queiroz's short-term contract following his appointment in April 2026 after Otto Addo's departure, fueling widespread debate among football fans, sports analysts and the general public over the coach's remuneration.

The confirmation by the Sports Minister provides the first official disclosure of the veteran coach's monthly salary and settles one of the most discussed issues surrounding his appointment.

Queiroz, 73, was handed the difficult responsibility of rebuilding the Black Stars within a limited period before the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite the short preparation time, the experienced Portuguese manager guided Ghana to an encouraging campaign that restored confidence in the national team.

The Black Stars opened their World Cup journey with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama before holding England to a goalless draw. Although Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group C match, the team accumulated enough points to finish third and qualify for the Round of 32.

Ghana's campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the knockout stage, but the team's performances earned widespread praise from supporters and football pundits.

Many observers credited Queiroz with improving Ghana's defensive organisation, tactical discipline and overall competitiveness, enabling the Black Stars to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since the 2010 tournament in South Africa.

Following the team's impressive showing at the World Cup, reports suggest that both the Ministry of Sports and the Ghana Football Association are satisfied with Queiroz's work.

Discussions are reportedly ongoing over a new two-year contract that would see the former Portugal, Iran, Egypt and Colombia coach remain in charge beyond the expiration of his initial four-month agreement in August 2026.

Earlier, Queiroz also dismissed reports that he had resigned after posting a message of gratitude on social media following Ghana's World Cup exit. He explained that the post was intended merely to thank the Ghana Football Association, his players, staff and supporters, and was not a resignation.

Attention is now turning to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Côte d'Ivoire, Somalia and The Gambia.

With the qualifiers scheduled to begin in September, Queiroz is expected to build on the momentum from the World Cup campaign as the Black Stars seek to return to continental prominence.

The Sports Ministry and the GFA are expected to conclude discussions on the coach's future before preparations for the qualifying campaign intensify.