Paulo Bento emerges as frontrunner for Ghana head coach Job

Paulo Bento has emerged as a leading candidate to take over the Black Stars, as the Ghana Football Association steps up its search for a new head coach.

The Portuguese tactician is among the prominent names being considered following the departure of Otto Addo, who was relieved of his duties after the recent international window.

Paulo Bento brings significant international experience, having previously managed both South Korea national football team and Portugal.

His track record includes guiding South Korea to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup, enhancing his reputation as a coach capable of competing at the highest level.

For Ghana, the potential appointment represents a shift towards a more experienced, tactically structured approach as they prepare for a demanding period on the international stage.

The Black Stars have already been drawn into a challenging Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face England, Croatia and Panama.

With the stakes high, the GFA is keen to secure a manager who can quickly stabilise the team and build a competitive squad capable of navigating one of the tournament’s toughest groups.

While no final decision has been announced, Bento’s profile and experience place him firmly among the frontrunners as Ghana look to usher in a new era following Addo’s exit.

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Daraja Kapoor
Daraja Kapoor is a highly respected football journalist, editor and analyst, known for his compelling storytelling and sharp, data-driven insights into the game. He specialises in match analysis, features, emerging talent coverage and football trends across Africa.He holds a degree in English from the University of Cape Coast and has built a strong reputation in the media industry through his disciplined approach and deep understanding of football.Daraja received his journalistic training at leading news platform Ghanaguardian.com and has worked with some of the most prominent football websites in Ghana, including Footballmadeinghana.com and Ghanasoccernet.com. He also served as Sports Editor of Talysports.com, where he played a key role in shaping editorial direction and content strategy.He is currently the Managing Editor of African.Football, where he leads the platform’s editorial vision, overseeing content production, quality control and the delivery of authoritative African football coverage to a global audience.

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