Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after AFCON qualifying defeats
Summary
Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana’s national football coach after a poor start in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying matches. Ghana lost to Gambia at home, which contributed to the decision to end the coach’s contract only a month after he was reappointed.Key Facts
- Queiroz and the Ghana Football Association agreed to end his contract by mutual decision.
- Ghana lost 4-2 at home to Gambia, after leading 2-0, in an AFCON qualifying match.
- Ghana also lost 2-0 away to Ivory Coast, placing them last in their qualifying group after two matches.
- Queiroz had a record of one win, two draws, and four defeats in seven games as Ghana’s coach.
- He was first hired in April for a four-month contract to coach Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
- Under Queiroz, Ghana reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2010.
- He was reappointed on September 2 before leaving the role again in October.
- Ghana faces a tough challenge to qualify for AFCON 2027, needing to improve results to secure a top-two spot in their group.
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