{
  "id": 8237935,
  "title": "Carlos Queiroz to arrive in Ghana for Black Stars contract extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/carlos-queiroz-to-arrive-in-ghana-for-black-stars-contract-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:59:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/carlos-queiroz-to-arrive-in-ghana-for-black-stars-contract-extension/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Queiroz is set to extend his contract as head coach of the Ghana national football team, the Black Stars. The Portuguese coach, who previously led the team to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will sign a two-year deal following his return to Ghana on September 18. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have reportedly reached an agreement on his new mandate. Queiroz's extensive international experience and technical expertise make him an ideal candidate to lead the Black Stars into future tournaments, according to the GFA. The team is currently preparing for their upcoming matches against Côte d’Ivoire on September 24 and The Gambia on September 27. Queiroz is expected to reveal his squad for these matches in the coming days.",
  "summary": "The Portuguese coach has reportedly agreed on a new mandate with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Queiroz to extend contract with Ghana's Black Stars",
    "Two-year deal to begin post-September 18 return",
    "GFA and Ministry of Sports agree to new mandate"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Queiroz explains criteria behind Black Stars squad selection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/2027-afcon-qualifiers-queiroz-explains-criteria-behind-black-stars",
        "published": "2026-09-18T14:18:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}