{
  "id": 10475846,
  "title": "Black Stars need consistency to build a winning team – Carlos Queiroz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/black-stars-need-consistency-to-build-a-winning-team-carlos-queiroz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:23:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/black-stars-need-consistency-to-build-a-winning-team-carlos-queiroz/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed the need for consistency within the Ghanaian national team to foster a winning culture. The Portuguese coach addressed this during a press conference ahead of Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium. Queiroz contends that frequently altering the squad hinders the development of understanding and stability, essential elements for building a winning team. He emphasized that occasional qualification for major tournaments or isolated successes do not equate to a genuine winning culture. Queiroz urged Ghana to cultivate a team capable of regularly competing for the Africa Cup of Nations and performing strongly at the World Cup, citing their 1982 AFCON victory and quarter-final run in the 2010 World Cup as examples of past successes. The coach acknowledged the significance of Tuesday's qualifier but stressed that Ghana's preparations must also prioritize laying the groundwork for long-term success. Queiroz called for the establishment of a stable group of players, supported by clear communication and trust among the Ghana Football Association, coaching staff, and the squad. His remarks come as Ghana aims to regain its footing following a disappointing start to their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, following a 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C match. The Black Stars are now facing The Gambia, knowing another poor result could intensify the pressure on the team. With Ghana already trailing in Group C, Queiroz is demanding an immediate turnaround while also seeking to build the foundation for a more consistent national team in the future.",
  "summary": "Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must establish a consistent core of players if they are to build a team capable of sustained success. The Portuguese coach made the comments ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. Queiroz believes constantly changing […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: ‘Better to stay home if you’re coming to complain about absent players’ – Carlos Queiroz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/afcon-2027q-better-to-stay-home-if-youre-coming-to-complain-about",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:27:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2027 AFCONQ: We have 22 players ready to face The Gambia – Carlos Queiroz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/2027-afconq-we-have-22-players-ready-to-face-the-gambia-carlos-queiroz",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:17:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}