Carlos Queiroz has announced his resignation as coach of the Ghana Black Stars, effective immediately. The Portuguese coach had been in the job for just five months, but a disastrous start to the team's campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations led to his departure. Queiroz cited the team's poor results and a desire to prioritize the interests of Ghanaian football as the reason for his resignation.
Queiroz's decision to leave the team was announced on October 1, 2026, just a month after he had agreed to extend his contract with the Ghana Football Federation. The coach had previously resigned from his position in the wake of Ghana's World Cup 2026 campaign, but had been persuaded to stay on. However, a 4-2 defeat at home to Gambia on September 27, 2026, proved to be the final straw.
In a statement released on the Ghana Football Federation's website, Queiroz expressed his sadness at leaving the team but insisted that it was the right decision. He said that the conditions necessary for the team to succeed were not in place, and that the recent results had contributed to the decision to part ways. Queiroz also praised the Ghanaian players and staff, saying that they had worked hard and shown dedication.
Queiroz's departure leaves the Ghana Football Federation with a major challenge, as the team is currently bottom of Group C in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The team has lost both of its opening matches, and will need to turn its form around quickly if it is to have any chance of qualifying for the tournament. The Federation will need to find a new coach quickly, and one who can inspire the team to better results.
Despite his short tenure, Queiroz did have some success with the Black Stars, leading them to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. However, his second stint with the team was always going to be tougher, and he has ultimately paid the price for a poor start. The Ghana Football Federation will be hoping that it can find a coach who can build on Queiroz's work and lead the team to success in the future.
The Ghana Football Federation has a reputation for being difficult to work with, and Queiroz is not the first coach to have struggled with the team. However, he is a highly experienced coach, and his resignation is likely to be seen as a blow to the team's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Federation will need to act quickly to find a replacement, and one who can inspire the team to better results.
The search for a new coach is now underway, and the Ghana Football Federation will be looking for someone who can turn the team's fortunes around. The team's next match is against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, and the Federation will be hoping that it can find a coach who can inspire the team to a much-needed win. The team's fans will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of a new coach, and the hope that they can qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Carlos Queiroz resigned as Ghana Black Stars coach due to poor results, including a 4-2 defeat at home to Gambia.
- Queiroz had been in the job for just five months, and had previously resigned from his position in the wake of Ghana's World Cup 2026 campaign.
- The Ghana Football Federation will need to find a new coach quickly, as the team is currently bottom of Group C in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
