Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially appointed Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars.
The decision, finalized by the GFA Executive Council
following extensive stakeholder consultations, places the experienced manager
at the helm just months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Queiroz is expected to bring immediate tactical discipline
and a high level of technical expertise to a squad preparing for one of its
most challenging tournament appearances to date.
Queiroz arrives with one of the most distinguished resumes in
international football, having previously led South Africa, Portugal, Iran,
Egypt, and Qatar. His track record includes qualifying South Africa for the
2002 World Cup and taking Portugal to the Round of 16 in 2010, alongside
multiple tournament appearances with Iran.
Beyond the international stage, his experience as a former
manager of Real Madrid and a long-serving assistant at Manchester United is
seen as a vital asset for a Ghanaian side looking to make a deep run in the
upcoming global showpiece.
The appointment comes as the Black Stars finalize their
preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off on June 11,
2026.
Ghana faces a demanding Group Stage schedule in Toronto,
Canada, beginning with an opening match against Panama on June 17, followed by
high-stakes fixtures against England and Croatia.
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