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The Ghanaian Times
… That followed an earlier defeat in the hands of the Elephants of La Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. …
GFA, Queiroz mutually terminate contractJoy Online
… I will always carry Ghana with me with respect and affection.” Defeat to Gambia means the Black Stars have no points from their opening two games of the qualifiers, having also lost to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake, and sit at the bottom of the group ahead of the next round of fixtures …
‘Believe in these players’ – Carlos Queiroz tells Ghanaians after leaving Black Stars jobJoy Online
… Queiroz was eventually given the job and has only managed one win out of seven games across all competitions, losing the first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire in Bouake and against Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium. …
Carlos Queiroz not the sort of coach Black Stars need – Nii Lante VanderpuyeJoy Online
… Defeat to Gambia means the Black Stars have no points from their opening two games of the qualifiers, having also lost to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake, and sit at the bottom of the group ahead of the next round of fixtures.
AFCON 2027Q: ‘Our Black Stars team is gone’ – Former Sports MinisterThe Ghanaian Times
… Sadly, they would face that stern test without experience defender, Alexander Djiku who suffered an injury in the Matchday 1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuThe Ghanaian Times
… Sadly, they would face that stern test without experience defender, Alexander Djiku who suffered an injury in the Matchday 1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in Bouake. …
Black Stars cannot afford another slip …battles Scorpions today without DjikuThe Ghanaian Times
… Upon arrival from Bouake, the Black Stars returned to the pitch on Saturday to begin preparations for their encounter with The Gambia with a recovery and training sessions. …
AFCON 2026/27 qualifier… Black Stars aim to bounce back against The Gambia tomorrowJoy Online
… Ivory Coast, Cameroon and DR Congo all won their opening qualifiers on Thursday, with the Ivorians beating Ghana 2-0 in Bouake as Brighton’s Malick Yalcouye scored. …
Nigeria come from benhind to win in AFCON 2027 qualifierJoy Online
… Queiroz felt his team was hard done by the call of the referee in the second half, which resulted in the Ivorians wrapping up all three points in Bouake. …
AFCON 2027Q: Queiroz furious with ‘joke’ penalty awarded Cote d’Ivoire in Black Stars defeatJoy Online
… The Black Stars opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouake on Thursday. …
‘No doubt’ Black Stars will beat Cote d’ivore in Accra – Carlos QuierozSwedru All Blacks communications director Nathaniel Obeng dismissed calls for GFA President Kurt Okraku to resign, arguing that the Black Stars' crisis stems from systemic issues rather than individual leadership. Ghana sits bottom of Group C in 2027 AFCON qualifiers after losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, with the coaching position vacant.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Swedru All Blacks communications director Nathaniel Obeng dismissed calls for GFA President Kurt Okraku to resign, arguing that the Black Stars' crisis stems from systemic issues rather than individual leadership. Ghana sits bottom of Group C in 2027 AFCON qualifiers after losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, with the coaching position vacant.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued seven directives to the Ghana Football Association following poor results in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, including losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Black Stars lost 4-2 to The Gambia and 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, prompting Carlos Queiroz's contract termination and the formation of a five-member committee to identify and recommend a new head coach.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 4–2 at home to The Gambia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, falling apart after leading 2–0. The defeat extends a poor run: one win in twelve matches, with two qualifiers yielding no points and no Africa Cup of Nations qualification for the last tournament.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association and Head Coach Carlos Queiroz have mutually agreed to terminate his Service Agreement, following poor performances against Gambia in an AFCON 2027 qualifier and earlier defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Both parties confirmed the decision was made in mutual respect and with the best interests of Ghana and the Black Stars in mind.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz has left his role as Ghana's head coach following a mutual agreement with the GFA, after the team suffered back-to-back defeats in 2027 AFCON qualifiers—a 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 home loss to Gambia. Queiroz, who served for about four months across two stints in 2026, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead Ghana.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Departing Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has called on Ghanaians to back the players despite recent poor results, including a 4-2 defeat to Gambia. He was relieved of his role on October 1 and cited the team's lacklustre 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and losses in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as contributing factors.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars surrendered a 2-0 lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat to Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier, prompting calls for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's resignation. Queiroz rejected the calls, arguing his departure would not solve the deeper problems facing Ghanaian football.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco cancelled its planned October international friendly with Ghana and will instead face Mali on 4 October in Tangier. Both Morocco and Mali have won their opening two matches in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah admitted full responsibility after Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, where he was at fault for two of the opponents' goals. The left-back, who captained the side, cited difficulty integrating new players into the team and said they must accept criticism from supporters.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Member of Parliament for Effia has called for the removal of Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and a complete overhaul of the country's football administration following the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia, citing the decline of Ghana football and calling for existing structures to be dismantled and rebuilt from grassroots to national level.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye said he doubted Carlos Queiroz's suitability for the Black Stars coaching role before his appointment, citing the coach's profile and age relative to the team's needs. Queiroz has won just one of seven games and lost Ghana's opening two 2027 AFCON qualifiers, leaving the team pointless at the bottom of their group.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Stars suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Gambia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, surrendering a two-goal lead. Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye called for a review of national team management, saying the team is "gone" and requires serious structural changes.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Gideon Mensah acknowledged that "nothing worked" for Ghana in their 4-2 loss to The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium and took personal responsibility for the defeat, while noting the squad's challenges with several new players following withdrawals.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C match. Coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players due to injuries to key players including Mohammed Kudus.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to focus on their opportunity rather than dwell on key player absences ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Gambia on September 29. The squad has been affected by injuries to seven key players including captain Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, but Damba and coach Carlos Queiroz have urged the available replacements to prove themselves.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to seize their opportunity in an upcoming AFCON qualifier against Gambia rather than dwell on the withdrawal of key players including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz similarly urged fans to support the available squad.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will play The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking their first points after a Matchday 1 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Experienced defender Alexander Djiku is unavailable due to injury sustained in the opening match, compounding defensive challenges for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf has been appointed to officiate Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire. Kechchaf will be assisted by fellow Moroccan officials Lahsen Azgaou, Yassine Saadaoui and Amir Loucif.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team cannot build a winning squad if it changes seven to nine players in every call-up, arguing that a championship team requires a stable core. He hopes to establish trust and continuity ahead of Ghana's second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz said he was "not happy" with the team's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but remains proud of their effort to win. Ghana next hosts The Gambia in their Group C match as they seek to bounce back from the loss.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars lost 2–0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture and now face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with coach Carlos Queiroz's squad missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia after sustaining an injury in the opening match against Ivory Coast. The centre-back will miss Tuesday's fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving manager Carlos Queiroz without one of his core defensive pillars.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gambia defeated Somalia 2-1 in a 2027 AFCON qualifier Group C match, leaving Ghana three points behind after Thursday's 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana must now host The Gambia on Tuesday in a critical early test of their qualification campaign.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the absence of Video Assistant Referee technology in Africa following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their 2027 AFCON qualifying opener, questioning why VAR is not available to ensure fair officiating in the competition.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz questioned the referee's decision to award a penalty to Côte d'Ivoire in the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifier, calling it "a joke." Ghana will face Gambia in their next qualifier on September 29.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →