Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has expressed his support for Carlos Queiroz to continue as coach of the Black Stars. Despite the team's disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nyaho-Tamakloe believes Queiroz should be given more time to turn the team's fortunes around. The Black Stars have lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The poor results have led to increased pressure on Queiroz, with many calling for his dismissal. However, Nyaho-Tamakloe thinks the Portuguese coach has shown his capabilities, particularly during Ghana's qualification for the 2026 World Cup. He notes that Queiroz is a good coach who can help the team improve. Nyaho-Tamakloe's comments come as a boost to Queiroz, who has faced growing criticism over the team's performances.
Ghana began their AFCON qualifying campaign on a disappointing note, failing to pick up a point from their opening two matches. The team will return to action in November with a double-header against Somalia in Group C. The Black Stars are currently at the bottom of the group without a point. Despite the challenges, Nyaho-Tamakloe is confident that Queiroz can help the team bounce back.
Nyaho-Tamakloe, a board member of Hearts of Oak, told Citi FM that Queiroz should not be sacked or put under pressure. He believes finding another coach who can improve the team will not be easy. Nyaho-Tamakloe thinks Queiroz has shown his capabilities as a stopgap coach, particularly during Ghana's World Cup qualification.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been a challenging start for Queiroz and the Black Stars. However, Nyaho-Tamakloe's support for the coach could help ease the pressure on Queiroz. The team's next matches against Somalia in November will be crucial in determining their chances of progressing to the tournament.
Queiroz was retained as coach after guiding Ghana to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The team's performance at the World Cup will be closely watched, and Nyaho-Tamakloe believes Queiroz can help the team make a strong impact. The coach's experience and expertise will be essential in helping the team overcome their current challenges.
Ghana will look to bounce back from their disappointing start to the AFCON qualifiers when they face Somalia in November. The team's performance will be closely watched, and Queiroz will be under pressure to deliver a positive result. With Nyaho-Tamakloe's support, Queiroz may have more time to turn the team's fortunes around.
Key points
- Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe supports Carlos Queiroz to remain as Black Stars coach despite poor AFCON qualifiers start.
- The Black Stars have lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
- Ghana will return to action in November with a double-header against Somalia in Group C.
