Winfried Schafer has revealed that he was surprised when Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku approached him for the Black Stars technical advisor role.
The German coach was appointed in January to help strengthen the Black Stars following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking to ghanafa.org, Schäfer recounted his first 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 coach admitted that Ghana’s rich football culture played a key role in his decision to take the job.
“Ghana has a deep passion for football, and I am happy to be part of this journey,” he noted.
Schäfer is optimistic about the team’s future under Otto Addo, stating, “We have good players and a good technical team. If we work together, we can achieve great things.”
His first game in charge will be Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad on March 17, followed by a match against Madagascar in Morocco four days later.