According to Ghanaian media reports, former Germany head coach Joachim Löw, who left his position five years ago, may make a short-term return to coaching. The 66-year-old German tactician is in negotiations with the Ghana Football Association for a short-term contract, with the prospect of leading the team at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Reports indicate that the contract will run from now until the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer. The Ghana Football Association has even offered a monthly salary of approximately 150,000 euros. However, this news should be viewed with caution for the time being.
The Ghana national team has just undergone a coaching change. Head coach Otto Addo was dismissed following a 1-2 defeat to Germany in a friendly match. Prior to that, the team had suffered a humiliating 1-5 loss to Austria, with overall performance failing to meet expectations. In the World Cup group stage, Ghana has been placed in the highly competitive Group L, facing opponents including England, Croatia, and Panama.
Ghana Football Association Technical Director Winfried Schäfer is believed to have played a key role in the search for a new head coach. Notably, Schäfer and Löw have a history together from their time at Karlsruher SC and VfB Stuttgart, maintaining a good relationship. Additionally, there are suggestions that Schäfer himself might step in temporarily to coach the team for the World Cup.
Ghana is currently under time pressure. Otto Addo, who had been in charge for two years, only managed 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses in 22 games, and the team failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Ghana also exited the group stage at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
If Löw is ultimately appointed, it will be his fourth time leading a team to the World Cup as a head coach, which is sure to be a major highlight of the tournament.
