Carlos Queiroz resigns as Black Stars coach after three months in charge
Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as head coach of the Ghana Black Stars, ending a three-month tenure that concluded with Ghana’s exit from the World Cup in the Round of 32.
The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician announced his resignation on Sunday, hours after Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the first knockout round. Queiroz was appointed in April 2026 and led the Black Stars to a third-place finish in Group L before bowing out of the tournament.
It marks Queiroz’s fifth consecutive World Cup as a head coach. He has previously managed Iran, Portugal, Egypt, and now Ghana on football’s biggest stage. His departure was one of two high-profile coaching exits on Sunday, with Jordan also parting ways with head coach Jamal Sellami after a fourth-place finish in Group J.
In a farewell message posted on Facebook, Queiroz struck a reflective tone and urged long-term reforms to Ghanaian football.
“To Ghana, Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn,” he wrote. “I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.”
Queiroz argued that the future of the Black Stars will depend on structural changes beyond the pitch.
“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect, and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.”
He thanked the Ghana Football Association leadership for the opportunity and praised his players, staff, and supporters.
“To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and a privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars. To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment, and unwavering dedication to the team.”
Addressing fans, Queiroz said the team may not have achieved complete sporting satisfaction, but restored pride to the national team.
“To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage. Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now. To the future.”
The GFA is expected to begin the search for Queiroz’s successor in the coming days as Ghana turns attention to AFCON qualifiers and the 2027 World Cup cycle.
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