German Bernd Schuster has been included in the five-man shortlist to be considered for the vacant Black Stars coaching position.

The inclusion of the former Real Madrid manager follows the withdrawal of Patrick Kluivert as he will now undergo an interview at a date to be determined by both parties.

Among the other coaches to be interviewed are Michel Pont, Marco Tardelli, Avram Grant and Juan Ignicio Jimenenz.

Pont and Tardelli will arrive in Accra to be interviewed on 17th October, 2014 while Grant and Jimenez will be interviewed on 18th October 2014.

Meanwhile, Ricardo Gareca is on standby in the event one or some of the above listed are not readily available.