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Queiroz departs Ghana job weeks after reappointment
1 Oct
Summary
- Carlos Queiroz left Ghana coach role by mutual agreement.
- Departure followed a surprising 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
- This was Queiroz's remarkably brief second spell as coach.
Carlos Queiroz has ended his second tenure as Ghana's head coach by mutual agreement with the Ghana Football Association. The Portuguese manager's departure comes less than a month after his reappointment and shortly after a disappointing 4-2 loss to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Queiroz stated that both parties agreed the "necessary conditions" for their collaboration were no longer present. This decision was heavily influenced by the team's recent performance, including the surprising collapse against The Gambia after leading 2-0.
His initial contract was for four months, aiming to guide Ghana through the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Following that mandate's expiration, the GFA re-hired him in September to lead the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, but this partnership has now concluded swiftly.
With Queiroz's exit, the GFA must urgently seek a new head coach to steer the Black Stars through their ongoing AFCON qualification journey. Queiroz expressed respect and gratitude for his time with the team, highlighting the squad's potential under the right environment.
