2027 AFCONQ: Preko tips Queiroz to guide Ghana to good result in Côte d’Ivoire
Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has backed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to guide the team to a positive result against Côte d’Ivoire in the opening fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana will travel to Bouaké to face the Elephants on September 24, with Preko believing Queiroz’s wealth of experience […]
Carlos Queiroz, the coach of Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, has advised Ghanaians to maintain humility as the team prepares to compete for a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana, an eight-time AFCON champions, are seeking to regain their place in the prestigious tournament after missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco. The team's primary objective is to secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON finals set to be hosted in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
The 73-year-old Portuguese coach, who led Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizes the need for ambition and humility. Queiroz acknowledges the team's recent history and stresses that winning AFCON should not be assumed until they have secured their qualification. He stresses the importance of hard work, growth, and competition in earning their rightful place in the tournament.
Queiroz sees the current qualifying campaign as a crucial step towards building a squad capable of competing at the 2030 World Cup. He advises the team to focus on the immediate task of AFCON qualification while simultaneously planning for the future. The coach believes that by setting their sights on the 2030 World Cup, Ghana can build a team that can truly honor the nation's rich World Cup legacy.
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