{
  "id": 6293800,
  "title": "Carlos Queiroz to release Ghana Black Stars squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/carlos-queiroz-to-release-ghana-black-stars-squad-for-2027-afcon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:03:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/carlos-queiroz-to-release-ghana-black-stars-squad-for-2027-afcon-qualifiers/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz plans to release his squad selection for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Portuguese manager recently secured a contract extension to continue his tenure with the senior national team following a Round of 32 finish at the FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that the technical staff has been actively working since the end of the international tournament. GFA Communication Director Henry Asante Twum revealed that Queiroz will announce the squad list before his arrival, but he has been working continuously since the World Cup. Once Queiroz returns to Ghana, he will fine-tune the remaining preparations for the AFCON qualifiers. The upcoming qualification series is particularly significant for Ghana as they have not participated in the continental showpiece since 2004. The group stage will see Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire on September 24, followed by The Gambia on September 27, and Somalia on the final qualifying match.",
  "summary": "By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will “soon submit” his squad selection for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Portuguese manager secured a contract extension to continue directing the senior national team following a Round of 32 finish at the FIFA World Cup. Administrative […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Queiroz to release Ghana Black Stars squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers.",
    "Ghana Football Association confirms technical staff working since World Cup.",
    "Qualifying series significant as Ghana last participated in AFCON in 2004."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Carlos Queiroz to release Ghana Black Stars squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/carlos-queiroz-to-release-ghana-black-stars-squad-for-2027-afcon-6301652",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:03:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Three Ghanaian stars ready to fly Ghana’s flag in UEFA Champions League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/three-ghanaian-stars-ready-to-fly-ghanas-flag-in-uefa-champions-league",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:36:15.000Z"
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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."
}