{
  "id": 11166960,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/sports/carlos-queiroz-terminated/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Football Association (GFA) and Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz have jointly decided to end their professional relationship, according to the GFA. The mutual agreement followed talks between the two parties, who reached the decision based on the current situation. In a statement from the GFA, Queiroz acknowledged the difficulty of the choice but emphasized that it was made with the welfare of Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football in perspective. He expressed his hope to contribute to a stronger future for the Black Stars and support the growth of Ghanaian talent, but acknowledged that the necessary conditions were not met. The coach also highlighted the team's recent performance as a contributing factor. Queiroz extended his gratitude to the GFA, its president, his technical staff, and the players for their support throughout his time in charge. He encouraged Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars, stating that the team possesses the necessary talent and potential to succeed with the right environment and backing. Queiroz described his departure as an honor, made with \"respect, gratitude, and pride,\" and reiterated his dedication to Ghanaian football, thanking the Black Stars supporters for their backing.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz have mutually agreed to terminate his service agreement, according to the GFA. The decision follows discussions between the two parties, who agreed to end their professional relationship under the current circumstances. In a statement released by the GFA, Queiroz said the decision was […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Parliamentary Sports Committee to ‘interrogate’ Black Stars struggles with Ministry, GFA invitations",
        "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": "Starr FM",
        "title": "GFA terminates Black Stars Coach, Carlos Quiroz’s contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gfa-terminates-black-stars-coach-carlos-quirozs-contract",
        "published": "2026-10-01T10:47:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/queiroz-exits-ghana-as-black-stars-crisis-deepens",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:26:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}