Queiroz Blames Soft Goals For Black Stars’ 4-2 Loss
Carlos Queiroz Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes two soft goals conceded before half-time damaged Ghana’s confidence and changed the course of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Read More... The post Queiroz Blames Soft Goals For Black Stars’ 4-2 Loss appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, attributes Ghana's 4-2 loss against The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to conceding soft goals before halftime. During the match at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana looked dominant after Ernest Nuamah scored a penalty and Felix Afena-Gyan added a second goal.
However, The Gambia responded by equalizing and Queiroz believes those easy goals to concede shifted the game's outcome. The Portuguese coach noted that the conceded goals undermined his players' confidence and made it challenging for them to regain control after the interval. Queiroz defended his decision to field young players, stating he never hesitates to start inexperienced footballers, with a particular emphasis on his trust in 17 and 18-year-old players.
He praised the impact of substitutes Ibrahim Sulemana and Augustine Boakye, with Boakye receiving his first national team call-up. Queiroz explained that limited match fitness due to injuries like those of Kojo Oppong Peprah, Kwasi Sibo, and Sulemana influenced his squad management decisions.
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