De Sa confirms decision to join Queiroz in Black stars job

Former South Africa international Roger De Sa has confirmed he will join Carlos Queiroz as assistant coach of Ghana, marking the latest chapter in a long-standing partnership as the West African side prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

De Sa is expected to arrive in Accra this week to begin work with the Ghana national football team, signalling a fresh start for a team seeking stability after a turbulent run of results.

“I will fly out on Thursday to Accra to start working straight away,” De Sa told South African outlet KickOff. “The job is to go to the World Cup and fly the Ghanaian flag as high as possible.”

His appointment follows the recent hiring of Queiroz, a vastly experienced coach whose arrival was finalised swiftly after the departure of former boss Otto Addo.

According to De Sa, the decision came together in a matter of days. “Within four to five days, it was done,” he said, highlighting the urgency with which the Ghana Football Association moved to reshape its technical bench.

The reunion between De Sa and Queiroz is built on years of collaboration. The pair previously worked together with South Africa, Egypt, where they guided the Pharaohs to a runners-up finish at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and Iran during the 2022 World Cup.

Now, they face a new challenge with Ghana, who have struggled in recent months. Four consecutive defeats, including heavy losses to Austria and Germany, led to Addo’s dismissal during the March international window.

Queiroz, a former assistant to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, has been handed a short-term contract reportedly worth $100,000 per month, with a clear mandate: go to the World Cup and deliver a credible performance on the global stage.

Ghana have been drawn into a demanding group, where they will face Panama, Croatia and England. Their campaign begins against Panama in Toronto on 17 June.

Before the tournament, the Black Stars are scheduled to play friendly matches against Mexico and Wales, fixtures that could prove crucial in shaping a squad still searching for consistency.

With Queiroz now assembling a trusted backroom team, including De Sa, the Ghana Football Association hopes experience and familiarity will provide the foundation for a turnaround as the country prepares for its fifth World Cup appearance.