Black Stars Technical Advisor, Winfried Schafer
Winfried Schafer has revealed that he was surprised when Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku approached him for the Black Stars technical advisor role.
The German coach was appointed in January to bolster the Black Stars after their unsuccessful bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking to the GFA media, Schäfer recalled his initial meeting with Okraku in Manchester.
“I wanted to understand his vision for Ghanaian football. It was a very good meeting, and I was impressed with his plans,” he said.
The former Cameroon and Jamaica coach acknowledged that Ghana’s strong football culture was a major factor in his decision to accept the role.
“Ghana has a deep passion for football, and I am happy to be part of this journey,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Schafer remains optimistic about the team’s future under Otto Addo’s leadership.
“We have good players and a good technical team. If we work together, we can achieve great things.”
Schäfer’s first assignment will be Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad on March 17, followed by a clash with Madagascar in Morocco on March 21.
Meanwhile watch as Ghanaians debate the appointment of Jordan Ayew as Black Stars below
