A statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announcing the appointment was released on Thursday.
“Nora Häuptle has been appointed Head Coach of the senior Women’s national team – otherwise known as the Black Queens,” the statement said.
“The 39-year-old former Swiss International is a product of the University of Bern where he earned a Masters in Sports Science – as well as a Bachelor of Philosophy and a Minor in Theater Science.
“Nora has a UEFA Pro License certificate and has previously worked as an Instructor for the Swiss Football Association.”
“Nora previously worked with the Israel Football Association as Head Coach and Women’s Director for the national team and also had a stint at SC Sand 1946 – a German Women’s Bundesliga club.”
Meanwhile, the GFA added that the Swiss coach will be assisted by Joyce Boatey-Agyei and Aboagye Dacosta.
The Black Queens will begin preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers.
Qualifiers for the 2023 WAFU Zone B Women’s State Cup are also scheduled to begin in March.