Carlos Queiroz has reversed his decision to resign and will stay on as head coach of Ghana. The 73-year-old Portuguese manager has agreed a new deal with the Ghana Football Association for the next phase of the team's programme, as first reported by Vanguard.
This news comes after Ghana's World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the round of 32 on July 3, 2026, at Kansas City Stadium. That result contributed to a recent run of three consecutive defeats for the Black Stars, who finished third in their World Cup group with four points from one win, one draw, and one loss. Their overall form shows two goals scored and two conceded from those three tournament matches.
What changed Queiroz's mind?
Queiroz had initially stepped down following the World Cup exit, stating he would not extend his contract. However, discussions involving the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation led to a reversal. The GFA released a statement confirming the new arrangement. "Following discussions with the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, it was agreed that Carlos Queiroz would start a new coaching mandate, commencing with the upcoming international window," the association said.
His new mandate starts immediately with Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which kicks off later this month. The Black Stars face tough opening matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia in Group C. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on our dedicated fixtures page.
What experience does Queiroz bring?
Carlos Queiroz possesses a vast coaching resume at both club and international level. He is a former assistant manager at giants like Manchester United and Real Madrid. In international football, he has previously led the national teams of Portugal, Colombia, Egypt, Qatar, and Iran, whom he coached at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
His immediate task is to improve Ghana's form, which has seen them winless in their last five matches, recording two draws and three losses. The team's last result was that narrow defeat to Colombia, confirmed as July 4, 2026, in our verified data.
What are the immediate challenges ahead?
The primary focus is securing qualification for the 2027 AFCON, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Queiroz's squad must navigate a group that also includes Somalia. Building a competitive team will require assessing the current player pool, details of which are available on our squad page.
Success in these qualifiers is vital for restoring momentum. The Black Stars' recent record shows they have lost their last three games, a trend the experienced coach must reverse quickly. Supporters can also review the team's detailed performance metrics on our stats hub.
Queiroz's first match back in charge will be one of the two September qualifiers, a concrete fixture that marks the start of this new chapter for Ghanaian football.
