{"id":246624,"date":"2026-04-06T11:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsworldghana.com\/?p=246624"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:43:51","slug":"pay-for-quality-nyaho-tamakloe-urges-swift-appointment-of-top-class-coach-for-black-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.oshtree.org\/b-class\/2026\/04\/06\/pay-for-quality-nyaho-tamakloe-urges-swift-appointment-of-top-class-coach-for-black-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cPay for quality\u201d &#8211; Nyaho-Tamakloe urges swift appointment of top-class coach for Black Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called for urgent action in appointing a high-quality head coach to revive the fortunes of the Black Stars ahead of the <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His appeal follows the dismissal of Otto Addo after Ghana\u2019s disappointing March international window, which saw a <strong>2-1 defeat to Germany<\/strong> in Stuttgart coming on the back of a heavy <strong>5-1 loss to Austria<\/strong> in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With time running out before the global tournament, Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed that Ghana cannot afford to compromise on quality in its next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIf the government has the money, they should pay well and go for a top-class coach,\u201d<\/em> he told <em>Graphic Sports<\/em>, highlighting the importance of investing in proven expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSome coaches have the ability to turn teams around quickly,\u201d<\/em> he added, pointing to the need for immediate impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Warning Against Appiah Return<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nyaho-Tamakloe also cautioned against a potential return for former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah, insisting that past challenges should rule out any reappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to him, even Appiah himself should reject the role if approached, as Ghana must focus on a fresh direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Names Linked to Black Stars Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several high-profile names have already been linked with the vacant position, including former Germany boss Joachim L\u00f6w, who led his country to the <strong>2014 World Cup<\/strong>, and experienced South African tactician Pitso Mosimane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their potential appointments underline the growing demand for a coach with international pedigree and the ability to stabilise the team quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus Shifts to World Cup Preparations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Football Association is expected to announce a new coach in the coming days, with preparations already lined up ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghana will face <strong>Mexico<\/strong> and <strong>Wales<\/strong> in May as part of their build-up before heading into the World Cup, where they are drawn in Group L alongside <strong>Panama<\/strong>, <strong>England<\/strong>, and <strong>Croatia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called for urgent action in appointing a high-quality head coach 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