Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has questioned the possibility of appointing Desmond Ofei as the next head coach of the Black Stars.
Ofei has reportedly emerged as a leading candidate to take charge of the national team as Ghana prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Carlos Queiroz, who was appointed on a four-month contract in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo, is expected to leave the role after his deal expires.
The Portuguese coach guided Ghana to the knockout phase of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, marking the first time the Black Stars have reached that stage of the tournament since 2010.
But Afriyie, a former chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, believes Ghana would be making the wrong decision by turning to Ofei.
"If today we are looking for a coach for the Black Stars and Desmond Ofei is the answer, then we have a problem," he said.
Ofei previously worked with Ghana's Under-20 side and has been linked with a move to the senior national team following Queiroz's expected departure.
Afriyie also criticised Queiroz's tactical approach despite the Portuguese helping Ghana reach the World Cup knockout phase.
"As for Carlos Queiroz, I don't like his defensive approach. It's old-fashioned," he added.
The Black Stars are due to reassemble in September as they begin preparations for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The Ghana Football Association is expected to make a decision on Queiroz's successor before the start of the qualifying campaign.
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