A new chapter begins for Ghana, but it starts at full speed. Carlos Queiroz steps up to face the media in Accra this week, tasked with shaping a World Cup dream in just a matter of weeks. Alongside him stands a familiar ally, Roger De Sá, as the Black Stars prepare for a high-stakes return to football’s biggest stage.
Thursday’s 1pm press conference at the Alisa Hotel will be more than a formal unveiling. It will be the first glimpse into Queiroz’s blueprint for a team that must quickly find identity and belief. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, every word will carry weight.
Queiroz arrives with a vast résumé across international football. His task is to quickly impose structure, belief, and identity on a squad drawn largely from Europe’s top leagues. The challenge is not talent, but time.
That is where Roger De Sá comes in. The experienced South African coach reunites with Queiroz after spells with Egypt and Iran, bringing familiarity and trust to the technical bench. His arrival signals a clear intent to build quickly and efficiently.
“I will fly out on Thursday to Accra to start working straight away,” De Sá said. “Within four to five days, it was done.” His words reflect the urgency surrounding Ghana’s preparations.
The scale of the task is not lost on him. “The biggest challenge is selecting a team without having enough time. Preparations are very short, you’ve got about two weeks,” he admitted.
Modern international football leaves little room for slow starts. With players scattered across Europe, building chemistry becomes a puzzle solved through video analysis and short training bursts. De Sá has already begun that process behind the scenes.
“[I’ve] been watching a lot of films, videos, watching different players with different clubs,” he explained. It is a quiet but crucial step in shaping a competitive squad.
Beyond logistics lies a deeper issue, identity. “The Black Stars have been in the shadows… a country like Ghana should be doing much better with the quality of players they produce,” De Sá said. His words cut deep, but they echo a sentiment shared by many fans.
However, it remains unclear if De Sá will join Carlos Quieroz during his official introduction on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel.
Group L in which Ghana is drawn offers no easy path. England bring pedigree, Croatia carry experience, and Panama add unpredictability. Each game will demand tactical discipline and mental resilience.
