Carlos Queiroz sets 2027 AFCON qualification as Ghana’s immediate Black Stars target
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s immediate priority is to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while laying the foundations for the 2030 World Cup.
Carlos Queiroz, Ghana's Black Stars coach, has set the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification as the team's immediate priority while aiming to lay the foundation for the 2030 World Cup. Ghana will kick off their AFCON qualifying campaign with a challenging match against Côte d'Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on September 24.
Queiroz, who was recently appointed as the Ghana coach, emphasized the importance of focusing on the present while keeping an eye on the future. The Black Stars will host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 27 as they begin their Group C journey. Ghana had previously failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON tournament held in Morocco.
Following the opening qualifiers, the team will conclude the international window with a friendly against Morocco at the Grand Stade de Tanger on October 4. Queiroz, 73, will guide the Black Stars through this crucial stage of their development, with AFCON qualification hanging in the balance.
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