The Ghana Football Association is set to announce an interim coach to take over from Milovan Rajevac ahead of the 2022 World Cup play-offs
The Serbian coach has been sacked according to reports gathered by Ghana’s biggest football website GHANAsoccernet.com.
Ghana’s Sports Ministry summoned the Ghana FA to a meeting on Friday and directed the FA to sack the Serbian coach immediately after the country’s exit from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Stars finished bottom of Group C behind Morocco, Gabon and Comoros to exit the competition with just a point.
The Ghana FA has agreed in principle to terminate the contract of the 68-year-old and discussions for a replacement is already underway.
An official announcement is expected to come from the Ghana FA on the exit of the Serbian coach
However with the World Cup play-offs coming up in March, the Ghana FA will appoint an interim coach to begin preparations for the crucial qualifiers in March.
The Ghana FA will consider appointing a top-notch coach with knowledge about the team, has recent association with the team and most importantly commands respect of the players.
The Black Stars will find out the team its play in the World Cup play-offs when the draw is held on Saturday in Cameroon.
Ghana is in pot II of the draw.