{
  "id": 11161869,
  "title": "Carlos Queiroz sacked as Black Stars head coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carlos-queiroz-sacked-as-black-stars-head-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:46:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/carlos-queiroz-sacked-as-black-stars-head-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has terminated the contract of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, following a meeting between the GFA and the Portuguese trainer after the team's poor performance in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The two parties mutually decided to part ways, with Queiroz officially announcing his departure on Thursday, October 1. Queiroz acknowledged the challenging decision but emphasized that the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football were paramount. He expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and the opportunity to lead the national team, while also acknowledging the lack of necessary conditions for success and the recent poor performance. Queiroz paid tribute to his technical staff and the players, stressing that the talent and potential are there for Ghana to achieve great things with unity, support, and the right environment. He appealed for belief, protection, and support from the players, the Ghanaian people, and all Black Stars supporters, urging them to prioritize the team's success. Queiroz concluded by reaffirming his commitment to Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football above all else.",
  "summary": "The news comes following a meeting between the GFA and the Portuguese trainer after Ghana's first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the two parties mutually agreeing to part way.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/parliamentary-sports-committee-to-interrogate-black-stars-struggles",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:37:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Carlos Queiroz and GFA mutually agree to terminate contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carlos-queiroz-and-gfa-mutually-agree-to-terminate-contract",
        "published": "2026-10-01T09:50:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Carlos Queiroz sacked as Black Stars head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carlos-queiroz-sacked-as-black-stars-head-coach-11166960",
        "published": "2026-10-01T10:07:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}