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Carlos Queiroz

Also known as: Coach Carlos Queiroz · Coach Carlos · Portuguese trainer · the Portuguese tactician · head coach Carlos Queiroz · Coach Queiroz · Mr Carlos Queiroz · Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz · Mr Queiroz

Former coach of Ghana's Black Stars who departed following defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

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  1. September 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … While Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on fans to support the players available to face The Gambia, Jammeh insists the absence of Ghana’s key players does not compare to the impact of the players missing from the Scorpions squad. …

    ‘Our missing players are more important’ – Gambia coach fires shot at Ghana

  3. The Chronicle

    Ghana will be looking to revive its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when the Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium today, but the biggest question facing Carlos Queiroz is whether his side will show enough attacking ambition. …

    Ghana host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in Afcon Qualifiers

  4. Joy Online

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes there must be an intentional plan to build a team for the present and the future ahead of the second game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. …

    You can’t build a winning team if you change every call-up – Carlos Quieroz

  5. Joy Online

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says he was “not happy” with Ghana’s defeat to Côte d’Ivoire but remains proud of his players for trying to win the game. …

    AFCON 2027Q: ‘I was not happy that Ghana lost to Côte d’Ivoire’ – Carlos Queiroz

  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … That would keep the pressure mounting on Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and his charges to not just win but to close the gap on the leaders. …

    AFCON 2026/27 qualifier… Black Stars aim to bounce back against The Gambia tomorrow

  7. Joy Online

    … second fixture. “I had this three weeks ago, but for my nation, I wanted to be there,” Djiku said in an interview with 3Sports. “I will do everything to be ready for the next match.” Medical evaluations have now confirmed he will not recover in time leaving manager Carlos Queiroz …

    AFCON 2027Q: Alexander Djiku ruled out of clash against Gambia

  8. Joy Online

    … With the Black Stars already three points behind both Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, a positive result has taken on added importance as Carlos Queiroz looks to avoid another difficult start. …

    2027 AFCONQ: Ghana under pressure as Gambia beat Somalia 2-1

  9. Joy Online

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has questioned the absence of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Africa following Ghana’s 2-0 defeat by Côte d’Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. …

    AFCON 2027Q: ‘Why don’t we have VAR in Africa?’ – Queiroz reacts to controversial penalty

  10. Joy Online

    Côte d’Ivoire coach Hervé Renard has declined to respond to Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz over his criticism of the penalty awarded to the Elephants in their 2-0 victory over the Black Stars in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener. …

    AFCON 2027Q: Hervé Renard declines to respond to Queiroz over controversial penalty

  11. Joy Online

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in their game against Cote d’Ivoire despite missing out on all three points. …

    AFCON 2027Q: Queiroz ‘proud’ of Black Stars performance despite defeat to Cote d’Ivoire
Sport

GFA disrespects local coaches in national team appointments, Akenteng says

The News

Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. GFA disrespects local coaches in national team appointments, Akenteng says

    Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars need significant time to recover from poor results

    Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Black Stars bottom of Group C after two AFCON qualifying losses

    Ghana's Black Stars have zero points in Group C of AFCON qualifying after losing to Côte d'Ivoire and drawing with The Gambia. The Gambia sits on six points from two games after beating Somalia and one of the group's expected leaders.

    22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee

    Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the GFA confirmed. The committee remains chaired by Fred Pappoe and includes Stephen Appiah, Agbesi Dzakpasu, and Faisal Chibsah, with no reason given for Baffoe's withdrawal.

    22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Dwight Yorke expresses interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role

    Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reiterated his interest in coaching Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. The position became vacant following Carlos Queiroz's departure after Ghana's poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

    21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee

    The Ghana Football Association confirmed that Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the five-member committee tasked with finding a new Black Stars coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The remaining four-member committee subsequently appointed Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren as head coach, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as temporary assistants.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Dwight Yorke reaffirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role

    Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reaffirmed his desire to become head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. Yorke believes the national team has the talent required but needs the right culture and commitment from players to succeed.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Dwight Yorke confirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role

    Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next Black Stars head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Yorke told The Guardian that Ghana's talented squad makes the role attractive if the right team culture and player commitment are established.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars to appoint substantive coach by November 2026

    The Ghana Football Association has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren, coach of the Black Queens, as temporary head coach of the men's senior national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia. A five-member committee plans to appoint a substantive coach by November 2026, with a decision expected after the two matches against Somalia.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Sports minister sets residential requirement for Black Stars coach

    Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead Ghana's Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana, not just visiting for matches. The requirement follows Ghana's elimination from qualifiers and the mutual separation with former coach Carlos Queiroz.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Over 400 coaches apply for Black Stars vacant head coach post

    More than 400 coaches have applied for Ghana's Black Stars head coach position after Carlos Queiroz's departure following defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifying matches. A five-member GFA committee is expected to recommend Queiroz's successor on Thursday, with an interim technical team to oversee Ghana's next qualifiers against Somalia in November.

    16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Nana Fitz urges GFA to deliberate carefully on Black Stars coach

    Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has called on the Ghana Football Association to prioritise careful consideration over haste in appointing the next Black Stars head coach, arguing the candidate must understand Ghanaian football rather than simply replace Carlos Queiroz. The GFA and Ministry of Youth and Sports have formed a committee to assess applicants by an October 15 deadline, while an interim team will manage November matches against Somalia.

    15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Agyemang-Badu confident Black Stars can recover in AFCON qualifiers

    Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu expressed optimism that the Black Stars can bounce back from losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) and secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, urging the team to give local players opportunities. Ghana sits at the bottom of Group C with zero points from two matches but has four remaining fixtures, including a November double-header against Somalia.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Afriyie urges Black Stars to field strongest squad for AFCON 2027

    Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has called on the Black Stars to assemble their best players for remaining 2027 AFCON qualifiers, saying Ghana's chances of qualifying are not over despite losing their opening two matches. He stressed that in a league format, winning the rest of the games could still lead to qualification.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GFA urged to avoid rushing Black Stars head coach appointment

    Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has cautioned the Ghana Football Association against rushing the appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Woode urged authorities to remain patient during the hiring process and select a coach with deep understanding of Ghanaian football and its cultural context.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Black Stars cycling through thirteen coaches in two decades

    Between 2006 and 2026, Ghana's Black Stars football team has cycled through thirteen coaches, each bringing different tactical approaches and leadership styles. The article traces the team's journey from its 2006 World Cup debut and 2010 quarter-final run through recent tournament exits and coaching instability, examining how coaches' records reflect broader issues of governance, infrastructure, and national identity.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Ghana's football decline reflects systemic issues beyond coaching changes

    Benedict Okyere Yeboah argues that Ghana's poor football performance—including failure to qualify for AFCON 2025 and defeats under Carlos Queiroz—reflects deeper structural problems in player development and the football ecosystem, not merely coaching decisions. He contends that repeatedly changing managers without addressing the system will not solve the country's decline across competitions and coaching periods.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Minister issues football governance directives after coach departure

    After Carlos Queiroz left the Black Stars, the Sports Minister handed the GFA seven directives including dissolving technical and national team management committees, creating separate men's and women's committees, and forming a five-member panel to help select the next coach. The article argues these measures do not address the underlying governance problem of who sits at Ghana's football decision-making table and whose interests are served.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars struggle with consistency after 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's national football team, led by coach Carlos Queiroz, showed promise with a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw against England at the 2026 World Cup, but lost to Croatia and Colombia in the tournament. The team repeated similar flaws in a subsequent 0-2 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Ivory Coast, suggesting no tactical improvements were made during the break.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Black Stars interim coach recommendation expected Friday

    A five-member committee tasked with finding a successor to Carlos Queiroz is expected to recommend an interim coach for the Black Stars on Friday, October 9, who will take charge during November's AFCON qualifier double-header against Somalia while the search for a permanent head coach continues.

    8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana fall to 70th in FIFA ranking after AFCON qualifier defeats

    Ghana dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, losing 25.73 points in the process.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. PRO says Kurt's resignation won't fix Black Stars systemic problems

    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.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Former star Polo opposes Black Stars withdrawal from 2027 AFCON qualifiers

    Former Black Stars player Mohammed Polo has rejected calls from fans and stakeholders for Ghana to withdraw from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, describing the idea as "senseless" and arguing instead that the team should reassess its approach and find solutions to its technical shortcomings.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former committee member warns against dissolving GFA

    Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member, has opposed calls to dissolve the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's loss of their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches, warning that FIFA rules on government interference in football could create further problems. Thompson instead urged the Sports Minister to bring stakeholders together to help the GFA address its issues.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Arhin says GFA chief should not be judged by Black Stars

    Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended GFA president Kurt Okraku against criticism over Ghana's poor AFCON qualifier results, arguing that the performance of the national team should be separated from the GFA's wider responsibilities and that state funding is a shared issue.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 5 October

  1. Analyst urges Ghana to withdraw from 2027 AFCON qualifiers

    Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing concerns over the tight timeline for appointing a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with Ghana's next match against Somalia set for November 11.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ministry imposes seven directives on Ghana Football Association

    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 →

  3. Pappoe leads committee to find new Black Stars coach

    Former GFA Vice-President Fred Pappoe has been appointed to head a five-member search committee tasked with finding a replacement for departing coach Carlos Queiroz. The decision followed the mutual termination of Queiroz's contract after poor performances in recent AFCON qualifiers.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Ghana seeks new Black Stars coach after AFCON qualifying defeats

    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 →

  2. Newsfile livestream covers EOCO MP investigation and national issues

    JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the Economic and Organised Crime Office's investigation into Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on charges including criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and tax offences, alongside discussions on drug trafficking, teachers' strike, and Ghana's sports crisis.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

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