Joachim Löw denies Ghana rumours, remains open to national team role
Former Germany manager Joachim Löw has publicly denied reports linking him with the vacant head coach position of the Ghana national team. The 66-year-old told Sky Sports on Friday that he has had no official contact from the Ghana Football Association, dismissing speculation that had gained traction online. "No one from Ghana has officially contacted me," Löw stated, bringing a swift end to rumours that had suggested he was a leading candidate to succeed Otto Addo.
Löw has been without a managerial role since his 15-year tenure with the German national team concluded in 2021 following that summer's European Championship. The 2014 World Cup-winning coach clarified that, while the Ghana link is false, he is actively seeking a return to the dugout and is particularly interested in another international job. "I said that I did not want to retire now, especially if another interesting offer and a nice perspective presents itself," Löw explained to Sky. "Taking over a national team would suit me best, given my experience."
The Ghanaian FA is searching for a new permanent manager with crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers resuming in just two months. The Black Stars, who were eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 tournament, are under pressure to appoint a figure capable of revitalising the squad. The rumoured pursuit of a coach of Löw's global stature indicated the federation's ambition, but they must now look elsewhere for a solution.
Löw's legacy with Germany is defined by the 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil, a period of sustained success that also included a Confederations Cup win and a semi-final finish at Euro 2016. His later years were more challenging, with a group-stage exit at the 2018 World Cup and a round-of-16 elimination in his final tournament at Euro 2020. His tactical philosophy, which evolved from a high-pressing game to a more possession-based approach, influenced a generation of German coaches.
For Ghana, the swift denial from Löw's camp is a setback in their recruitment process, forcing them to accelerate alternative plans. The federation's next appointment will be tasked with navigating a competitive World Cup qualifying group that includes Mali, Central African Republic, and Chad. The news confirms that Löw, one of the most decorated free-agent managers available, is waiting for the right project to re-enter international management, but that project will not be with the four-time African champions.
