AFCON 2027Q:‘Qualifying for one or two tournaments is not a sign of success’ – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must aim for sustained success rather than viewing qualification for one or two major tournaments as an achievement.
Carlos Queiroz, head coach of the Ghana national football team, has emphasized that achieving success should be about more than simply qualifying for major tournaments. The Portuguese coach argues that the most successful national teams are those that can consistently qualify and compete for honors over an extended period. Queiroz warns that simply qualifying for one or two tournaments does not constitute a sign of success.
Instead, he points out that the true champions win multiple tournaments in succession, continually building on their achievements.
The Black Stars' head coach speaks these thoughts as Ghana embarks on another qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. Ghana missed out on the AFCON tournament held in Morocco in 2025. The Black Stars began their qualifying journey with a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké. Accra Sports Stadium hosts Ghana's next qualifier against The Gambia on Tuesday. With this new campaign underway, Queiroz is focused on turning things around and aims to put Ghana back on the path to sustained success.
Queiroz has also discussed his long-term vision for the Ghana national team. This vision includes building a squad capable of not only qualifying for but also competing at high-profile events like the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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