With the 2026 World Cup just months away, Ghana is in search of a new head coach. Following the departure of Otto Addo, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is actively exploring options to stabilize the national team. In this context, Marc Brys, recently available after leaving his position with Cameroon, has emerged as a strong candidate to take over the reins of the Black Stars.
According to several sources, advanced discussions are underway between Brys and the GFA. His experience and ability to structure a team are considered important assets for Ghana, which is seeking to regain stability ahead of the World Cup. Brys left his position as coach of Cameroon last December. Despite a tumultuous experience with the Indomitable Lions, his profile continues to attract interest from African football governing bodies.
Several other names have also been mentioned for the position, including Hervé Renard, Tom Saintfiet, and James Kwesi Appiah. Hervé Renard, the current coach of the Saudi Arabian national team, has close ties to Ghana, having begun his African career as an assistant to Claude Le Roy in 2008. James Kwesi Appiah, who currently manages Sudan, has already coached Ghana at the 2014 World Cup.
The GFA is exploring several options, but Marc Brys appears to be the priority at this stage. The finalization of the agreement will depend on meeting certain conditions set by the Belgian coach. Kurt Okraku, the president of the GFA, has assured that a new coach will be appointed within the next two weeks.
Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 and Wales on June 2 in friendly matches in preparation for the World Cup. The Black Stars are in Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama. The goal is to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010.
