The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the dismissal of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars. This decision was made following a meeting between the GFA and the Portuguese trainer after Ghana's first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The two parties mutually agreed to part way, ending Queiroz's tenure with the team.
Ghana suffered back-to-back defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, leaving them bottom of the group. These results led to the departure of the coach, which was made official on Thursday, October 1. Queiroz released an official statement confirming the termination of his contract. In the statement, he expressed gratitude to the GFA and its President for the opportunity to lead the Black Stars.
Queiroz emphasized that the decision to terminate his contract was made in a spirit of mutual respect. He stated that both parties agreed that ending their professional relationship was the most appropriate course of action, with the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football being the top priority. Queiroz also thanked his technical staff and everyone who supported him during his tenure.
The Portuguese coach paid tribute to the players of the Black Stars, praising their courage, commitment, and pride in representing Ghana. He urged the Ghanaian people and Black Stars supporters to believe in the players, protect them, and support them, citing the talent and potential within the team. Queiroz expressed confidence that with unity, support, and the right environment, the current generation can achieve great things for Ghana.
Queiroz's statement also conveyed his appreciation for the passion, support, and warmth shown by the Ghanaian people and Black Stars supporters. He stated that he will always carry Ghana with him with respect and affection. The former coach concluded his message by emphasizing that Ghana comes first, the Black Stars come first, and Ghanaian football comes first.
The GFA has not announced a replacement for Queiroz, but the team's next moves in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be closely watched. The Black Stars face a challenging task in recovering from their poor start and regaining momentum in the competition. The team's performance under new leadership will be crucial in determining their chances of advancing in the qualifiers.
The termination of Queiroz's contract marks a significant development in Ghanaian football. The GFA's decision to part ways with the experienced coach reflects the high expectations surrounding the Black Stars. As the team looks to the future, the focus will be on finding a suitable replacement and rebuilding momentum in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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- The Ghana Football Association terminated Carlos Queiroz's contract as head coach of the Black Stars due to a poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
