{
  "id": 5096885,
  "title": "Carlos Queiroz set to remain Black Stars coach after GFA contract breakthrough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/carlos-queiroz-set-to-remain-black-stars-coach-after-gfa-contract",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/carlos-queiroz-set-to-remain-black-stars-coach-after-gfa-contract-breakthrough/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian football coach Carlos Queiroz is set to retain his position as head coach of the Black Stars, following successful negotiations to secure a new contract with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The Portuguese tactician is close to finalizing fresh terms, after his outstanding payments and those owed to his backroom staff were settled. The financial obligations were related to the team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and had been a major hurdle in discussions regarding Queiroz's future. These payments were facilitated by the GFA through the Ministry of Sports and have effectively removed a substantial obstacle to Queiroz extending his tenure with the national team.\n\nWith the outstanding amounts now settled, talks over a new contract are progressing rapidly, with an agreement anticipated in the near future. Carlos Queiroz, who is 73 years old, took charge of the Black Stars in April, succeeding Otto Addo. He had initially signed a contract for a period of four months, entering the role as Ghana prepared for the World Cup. Under his guidance, Ghana reached the knockout stage of the tournament, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, before the team's campaign concluded in the last 32. The coach is now poised to lead the Black Stars into subsequent competitions, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana's qualifying campaign will commence with a match against Côte d'Ivoire on September 24, 2026, at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, followed by a return match against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 27.\n\nQueiroz's continued association with the Black Stars is expected to provide the team with a sense of continuity as it aims to rebuild and strengthen its position as a competitive force ahead of the next continental tournament. The Black Stars are determined to secure a spot in the 2027 AFCON after failing to qualify for the previous edition, which was hosted by Morocco.",
  "summary": "Carlos Queiroz is set to continue as head coach of Ghana after making significant progress towards a new agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The Portuguese coach is reportedly close to finalising fresh terms with the GFA after his outstanding payments, as well as those owed to members of his backroom staff, were settled. […]",
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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."
}