Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has expressed confidence in newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, describing him as the right person to guide the team through the upcoming World Cup.

Queiroz, who replaces Otto Addo on a four-month contract, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Alisa Hotel in Accra ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking to SuperSport Blitz after the unveiling, Pappoe acknowledged the limited time available for preparations but maintained that the Portuguese coach has the experience required for the role.

“We are in a situation where we had to appoint a coach in less than three months before the start of the World Cup, but we are there,” he said.

“Men are meant to solve problems, so I believe Carlos Queiroz is the man for the situation we are in now. He is a mature person with a pedigree, someone who has confidence, realistic, who commands respect and above all, he is humble.”

Pappoe, a former Black Stars Management Committee chairman, urged support for the new coach, stating that his profile suits the current circumstances.

Queiroz is expected to begin work immediately, with the Ghana national football team scheduled to play preparatory friendlies against Mexico national football team next month and Wales national football team on June 2.

Ghana will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England national football team, Croatia national football team and Panama national football team.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.

The team heads into the tournament seeking an improved performance following early exits at the 2014 and 2022 editions.