Veteran German coach Schafer set to revitalize Ghana football
Ghana has named 75-year-old German coach Winfried Schafer as technical adviser after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He will work with head coach Otto Addo to implement long-term reforms ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Published on March 29, 2025
Ghana has appointed 75-year-old Winfried Schafer as the technical adviser and Director of Football following the national team's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With a proven track record that includes leading Cameroon to victory in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations, as well as successful stints with Jamaica and Thailand, Schafer is expected to spearhead long-term strategic reforms and overall football development in the nation.
Working alongside head coach Otto Addo, Schafer’s role will extend beyond immediate technical guidance. The appointment, confirmed in late January 2025 by multiple sources, comes as Ghana prepares to challenge Chad and Madagascar in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in March, aiming to secure a top spot in Group I and earn a ticket to the 2026 finals in North America.