Queiroz takes responsibility for Ghana’s appalling performance against The Gambia
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has accepted full responsibility for the Black Stars’ stunning 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. The post Queiroz takes responsibility for Ghana’s appalling performance against The Gambia appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Ghanaian football coach Carlos Queiroz has taken full responsibility for the Black Stars' 4-2 loss to The Gambia in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Speaking post-match, Queiroz expressed deep sorrow over the result and apologized to fans for the painful defeat. He admitted that the loss was a terrible day for Ghanaian football and noted that the team's confidence had been affected, ultimately changing the course of the game.
The Portuguese tactician insisted that he and the staff bore the responsibility for the loss and urged critics not to blame the players, whom he believes are still capable of securing qualification for the continental tournament. When asked about the possibility of his resignation, Queiroz stated that stepping down would be the easiest option, but doubted that a change of coach alone could solve Ghana's football challenges.
He rejected suggestions that the defeat defined his coaching career, emphasizing that setbacks are part of football and that the loss does not make him a loser. Queiroz maintained that Ghana's qualification hopes remained alive and called for renewed focus ahead of the remaining fixtures.
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