2027 AFCONQ: Carlos Queiroz stands by referee criticism after Ghana’s defeat by Ivory Coast
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his criticism of the referee’s penalty decision in the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast, insisting his comments were not intended to diminish the hosts’ performance. The Black Stars opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with defeat at the Stade de Bouaké, where Brighton forward […]
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his criticism of the referee's penalty decision in his team's 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Queiroz emphasized that his comments were not meant to belittle Ivory Coast's performance, stating they played well and deserved their victory.
He acknowledged the significant impact the penalty decision had on the match but highlighted that recovering from a 1-0 deficit is different from overcoming a 2-0 lead. This defeat marked a disappointing start for Ghana, as they aim to return to the AFCON finals after missing the previous edition. Queiroz described the match as another closely contested game in the historic rivalry between the two West African nations, emphasizing that despite the result, the game was still tightly contested.
Additionally, Ghana suffered an injury setback during the match, but their priority now is to recover and prepare for their next home game against The Gambia in the Group C fixture on September 29.
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