Queiroz apologises to fans after The Gambia defeat

Carlos Queiroz has accepted full responsibility for Ghana's shocking 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium and expressed his deepest remorse to the fans after the Group C qualifier. The visibly upset coach acknowledged that there was little to say after a disastrous day where everything went awry for his team. He expressed his sadness with the result and apologized to fans, supporters, and staff for the unfortunate events that unfolded on the pitch.

Ghana had been dominating the match with goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan in the first half, but two swift goals from The Gambia in the first half led to a complete breakdown in morale for the Black Stars. Queiroz insisted that criticism should be directed at him rather than the players, stating that he is the one who must bear the responsibility of the outcome. He pleaded for continued support for his players, emphasizing that they will be the ones to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

When asked about calls for his resignation, the Portuguese tactician admitted that quitting would be the easiest solution, but he firmly believed that it would not address the deeper issues facing Ghanaian football. Queiroz argued that resigning would not change the state of the sport in Ghana and that he possesses the highest win record in international football, currently standing as the coach with the most victories.

He maintained that this defeat does not make him a loser, but instead fuels his determination to learn from the experience and improve the team's performance in future matches.