2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars must move on from Ivory Coast defeat – Carlos Queiroz ahead of The Gambia test

Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has instructed the Black Stars to put their opening 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast behind them and concentrate on securing results as they pursue their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. The match against The Gambia serves as the first opportunity for the Black Stars to earn points after their recent defeat.

Speaking on Monday ahead of the game, the 73-year-old coach emphasized that dwelling on past results would not aid his team in their preparation for the crucial home fixture. Queiroz emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and future by emphasizing the team's ability and determination to win the next game. He clarified that dwelling on the past serves as a source of memories and a learning process for progress, but the ultimate arbiter of a manager's success in football is the results achieved.

The former coach of Portugal, Iran, and Egypt brushed off inquiries regarding his tenure, stating that football's gods of results ultimately determine a manager's fate. With the match scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT, Queiroz is seeking his first competitive victory since taking charge of the Black Stars, and the game against The Gambia represents a vital juncture for Ghana's bid to qualify for the 2027 tournament, which they missed out on the previous edition in Morocco.