Brief
Carlos Queiroz departs Ghana after back‑to‑back AFCON qualifier losses
The 73‑year‑old manager quit after Ghana fell to 0‑2 and 4‑2 losses in the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ghana Football Association and head coach Carlos Queiroz have mutually terminated their contract, Independent reports, after the Black Stars suffered 0‑2 and 4‑2 defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia in the first two fixtures of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Queiroz, 73, was appointed two months before the 2026 World Cup, succeeding Otto Addo. He guided Ghana to a goalless draw with England at the World Cup and a round‑of‑32 exit to Colombia before stepping down, then returning in September. The recent qualifying setbacks left Ghana bottom of Group C with zero points.
In a statement, Queiroz said the decision was “not an easy decision” but that both parties agreed it was in the best interest of Ghana, the Black Stars and Ghanaian football. He thanked the Ghana Football Association, its president, his technical staff and the players, emphasizing his respect and pride for the nation.
Key facts
- Carlos Queiroz and the Ghana Football Association ended their partnership by mutual consent. (independent.co.uk)
- Ghana lost 0‑2 to Ivory Coast and 4‑2 to Gambia in the opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers. (independent.co.uk)
- Queiroz had previously left the role after the 2026 World Cup before returning in September. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana for second time in three months”
