It’s time to support Carlos Queiroz – Ex-GFA veep George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says it is time to support Carlos Queiroz after the Portuguese coach was reappointed as Black Stars head coach, despite having previously opposed his appointment. The 73-year-old initially took charge on a four-month contract in April following Otto Addo’s dismissal, and guided Ghana to the knockout stage […]
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie believes it is time to support Carlos Queiroz as the Black Stars head coach, despite previously opposing his appointment. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach was initially given a four-month contract in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo, and led Ghana to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup – the Black Stars' best performance since 2010.
The GFA has now extended Queiroz's contract ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. Afriyie, who was a vocal critic of the coach's initial appointment, questioned his age, motivation, and tactical philosophy. However, Afriyie now believes there is little value in continuing the debate, suggesting attention should shift to Ghana's qualification bid.
Queiroz's first match in his new role will be a challenging game against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24, followed by matches against The Gambia and Somalia. Ghana's qualification campaign is particularly significant after they failed to qualify for the previous AFCON finals in Morocco, marking their first absence from the tournament in two decades.
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