Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has confirmed he is interested in becoming Ghana’s next head coach as the Black Stars search for a permanent manager.
Ghana are currently without a long-term boss after former Manchester United coach Carlos Queiroz stepped down following a disappointing World Cup campaign. Their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying start has made the situation even more difficult, with defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia leaving them struggling in their group.
Dwight Yorke has now made no secret of his interest in taking the job.
Yorke wants a chance to lead Ghana
Speaking to Asempa FM, as quoted by Ghana Soccer, Yorke said the Ghana position would naturally attract coaches because of the country’s football history.
“It is a job that most top coaches will be interested in because of the history of Ghanaian football,” Yorke said.
“I have friends like Sammy Kuffour, and he speaks highly of Ghanaian football, and so I am very much interested in the Ghana coaching job.”
Yorke is not short of coaching qualifications or experience. The former Trinidad and Tobago international holds a UEFA Pro Licence, as well as UEFA A and B qualifications. He completed part of his coaching education while working around Manchester United’s youth setup at Carrington.
His senior management career began with Macarthur FC in Australia in 2022, where he guided the club to its first Australia Cup triumph.
Yorke then took charge of Trinidad and Tobago in 2024, managing the country he represented at the 2006 World Cup. His tenure ended in March 2026 after the team failed to qualify for the tournament.
