Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has expressed support for Carlos Queiroz to continue as the coach of the Black Stars. Despite the team's disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Dr. 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, with their latest defeat being a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana, four-time African champions, began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast. The consecutive losses have intensified pressure on Queiroz, who was retained after guiding Ghana to qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The team's poor performance has sparked calls for the Portuguese coach to be dismissed. However, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe thinks Queiroz is a good coach who should be left alone to work with the team.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, a board member of Hearts of Oak, emphasized that finding another coach who can improve the team will not be easy. He noted that Queiroz had shown his capabilities when he led the team to the World Cup. According to Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, the coach should not be sacked or put under pressure. Instead, he should be allowed to continue working with the team to achieve better results.
The Black Stars will return to action in November with back-to-back Group C qualifiers against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium. To revive their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 tournament, Ghana needs a significant turnaround in their remaining matches. The team's struggles have not only affected their AFCON qualifier campaign but also raised concerns about the Ghana Football Association's leadership.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe's comments come amid growing criticism of the GFA's handling of the team's affairs. Some have called for the dissolution of the Black Stars and the GFA, citing the team's poor performance. However, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe believes that Queiroz should be given more time to work with the team.
The GFA's president, Kurt Okraku, has also faced criticism for his leadership. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on Okraku to resign amid the Black Stars' struggles. The team's poor performance has raised questions about the GFA's ability to manage the country's football affairs effectively.
As the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming matches against Somalia, the team will look to bounce back from their disappointing start to the AFCON qualifiers. With Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe's support, Carlos Queiroz will aim to turn the team's fortunes around and lead them to qualification for the 2027 tournament.
Key points
- Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe backs Carlos Queiroz to remain as Black Stars coach despite poor AFCON qualifier start.
- The Black Stars will face Somalia in back-to-back Group C qualifiers in November.
- Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe also called for GFA president Kurt Okraku to resign amid the team's struggles.
