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Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens

Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach by mutual agreement following a damaging 4-2 defeat to Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Read More: https://punchng.com/queiroz-exits-ghana-as-black-stars-crisis-deepens/

Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens

Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach by mutual agreement. His departure follows a 4-2 defeat to Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, according to Punch.

Queiroz took over as Ghana coach on June 11, 2026, and led the team through 7 matches, including international friendlies and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MyJoyOnline Ghana reports that he made history by coaching in his 5th consecutive World Cup, having previously qualified South Africa for the 2002 World Cup, led Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and taken charge of Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 editions.

In his 7 games as head coach, Queiroz's overall numbers showed a difficult campaign, MyJoyOnline Ghana also reports. The GFA released a statement on October 1, saying that both sides agreed that ending their professional relationship was the most appropriate course of action.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, MyJoyOnline Ghana — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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