{
  "id": 11176035,
  "title": "Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/queiroz-exits-ghana-as-black-stars-crisis-deepens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:26:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/queiroz-exits-ghana-as-black-stars-crisis-deepens/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach by mutual agreement. The decision was made after a 4-2 defeat to Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, according to Punch Nigeria.\n\nQueiroz had been in charge of the Ghana national team since June 11, 2026, and led the side through 7 matches across international friendlies and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MyJoyOnline Ghana reported that his tenure was brief and eventful.\n\nIn a statement released by the Ghana Football Association, Queiroz said the decision was not easy but was taken with the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football in mind. He thanked the GFA, its president, his technical staff, and the players for their support during his tenure and urged Ghanaians to support the Black Stars players, citing their talent and potential for success.",
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    "outlets": 7,
    "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": "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"
      },
      {
        "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": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after AFCON qualifying defeats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/carlos-queiroz-quits-as-ghana-coach-after-afcon-qualifying-defeats",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:43:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/queiroz-exits-ghana-as-black-stars-crisis-deepens-11181283",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:54:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}