Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko says he would be willing to take charge of the Black Stars if given the opportunity.
Ghana are currently without a substantive head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz after disagreements with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over his demands.
The Black Stars are expected to regroup in September as they begin preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Assistant coach Desmond Ofei has been linked with the vacant position, but Tanko has also emerged as a potential candidate, having previously served as an assistant to former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah.
The Medeama coach says he would consider taking the job if the authorities believe he is the right person to lead the national team and provide him with the necessary support.
If the Black Stars coaching opportunity comes and the authorities believe Im the right man for the job, why not? Tanko told Asempa FM.
Tanko has considerable experience with Ghana’s national teams. He previously coached the Black Meteors, the country’s Under-23 side, although he was unable to guide the team to qualification for the Olympic Games.
Should the Ghana Football Association appoint a new head coach, it would be the seventh coach to take charge of the Black Stars during Kurt Okraku’s tenure as GFA president.
Ghana missed out on the 2025 AFCON in Morocco and will be determined to secure qualification for the 2027 tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
For Tanko, a return to the national team setup would represent another opportunity to contribute to Ghanaian football, this time at its highest level.
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