The Ghana Football Association have moved quickly and boldly in their search for a new Black Stars head coach, opening official negotiations with Joachim Low — the man who led Germany to the 2014 FIFA World Cup title.
GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively reported the development on Thursday, with sources close to the discussions confirming that initial talks between both parties have been positive. Low is currently evaluating the project, including Ghana squad profile, technical structure and the long-term vision the GFA has outlined for the national team.
The approach to Low follows the dismissal of Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties after defeats to Austria and Germany in the March international break. The decision to sack Addo was taken during a late-night meeting in Stuttgart, with GFA president Kurt Okraku subsequently promising a replacement within one to two weeks. That promise has now taken concrete shape.
Low has been out of management since leaving Germany in 2021 after 15 years in charge. During that time he became one of the most decorated international coaches in the game, overseeing the 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil and reaching the semi-finals of both the 2006 and 2010 tournaments. His ability to build a defined tactical philosophy and manage elite squads over long periods makes him precisely the type of appointment Ghana need heading into a tournament of this magnitude.
The stakes are enormous. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama — one of the tougher groups in the tournament. They face May friendlies against Mexico and Wales, meaning the new coach will have very little time to assess the squad, implement ideas and build confidence before the World Cup begins in June.
Negotiations are expected to focus on contract terms, backroom staff composition and immediate performance targets. Should a deal be reached, Low would become one of the highest-profile coaches ever to take charge of an African national team. The GFA has promised further updates as talks progress.
