Carlos Queiroz is set to remain at the helm of the Ghana national team, reversing his earlier decision to step down following the squad’s elimination from this year’s World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese manager, who previously guided the Black Stars to the tournament’s last 32 before a defeat against Colombia, had initially indicated he would not renew his contract.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that a new agreement has been reached for Queiroz to oversee the “next phase of the team’s programme.” In an official statement, the GFA noted that following consultations with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, it was mutually decided that Queiroz would begin a fresh coaching mandate starting with the imminent international window.
This continuity comes as Ghana prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The team is scheduled to face Ivory Coast and The Gambia later this month, with Somalia also featuring in Group C alongside the hosts of the upcoming tournament, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Queiroz brings extensive experience to the role, having previously managed Iran at the 2022 World Cup. His distinguished career includes stints leading the national teams of Portugal, Colombia, Egypt, and Qatar, as well as serving as an assistant coach at Manchester United and Real Madrid.
