Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his record in international football, stating that the Black Stars' latest defeat to The Gambia does not make him a loser. The Portuguese tactician made these remarks after Ghana suffered a painful 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The loss has increased pressure on Queiroz, with questions being raised about his future following Ghana's poor start to the qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars looked firmly in control after taking a two-goal lead, but their advantage quickly disappeared as The Gambia staged a remarkable comeback to score four goals. This defeat comes after Ghana's 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké, leaving the Black Stars without a point from their opening two matches in Group C. The results make Ghana's qualification for the 2027 AFCON a challenging task, especially after missing the 2025 AFCON.
Despite mounting pressure, Queiroz remains confident in his experience and ability to lead the team. He emphasized that he is still the coach with the record for most wins in international football, and this result does not change that. Queiroz returned to the Black Stars after Ghana's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tasked with guiding the team towards qualification for the 2027 AFCON.
Earlier, Queiroz revealed that he would be willing to resign if the Ghana Football Association believes his departure would provide a solution to Ghana football's problems. However, he left the decision to the federation, stating, "If my resignation will be the solution for Ghana football, I'd be the first one to resign. But this is a decision I'll leave for the federation."
The GFA will now assess the situation as Ghana prepares for the remaining matches in the qualifying campaign. The Black Stars need a significant turnaround to revive their hopes of reaching the 2027 tournament. Queiroz's comments suggest he is focused on continuing his role and turning the team's fortunes around.
The 2027 AFCON qualifier has been a setback for Ghana, but Queiroz's determination to continue could provide some stability. His experience in international football may still be an asset for the team, and the GFA will consider this when making their decision. The Black Stars' next matches will be crucial in determining their fate in the qualifying campaign.
The Ghana Football Association will have to make a decision on Queiroz's future and the team's strategy moving forward. The coach's record and experience will be weighed against the team's recent performances. The Black Stars' fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome, hoping for a turnaround in the team's fortunes.
Key points
- Queiroz remains confident in his record and experience despite Ghana's poor start to the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
- The Black Stars face an uphill battle in their attempt to secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON.
- Queiroz is willing to resign if the GFA believes it would solve Ghana football's problems, but leaves the decision to the federation.
