Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the head coach of their men’s national team, less than two months before the World Cup. The Portuguese coach will lead the Black Stars in the tournament, taking the reins immediately.
The Ghana Football Association made the announcement on Monday, stating that Queiroz was chosen from over 600 local and foreign applications due to his extensive World Cup experience. The 73-year-old left his role as Oman coach last month after the side failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Experience and Qualifications
Queiroz has a wealth of experience, having led Portugal to the round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup and later coaching Iran at the last three editions of the tournament. He has also held coaching positions with Egypt, Japan, Colombia, and South Africa, and previously led Portugal in the early 1990s.
Queiroz expressed his commitment to the new role, saying, “This is not just another job – it is a mission. And I am ready to give everything of my experience and knowledge once again, in service of the game and the happiness of people.”
Ghana were left without a coach after parting company with Otto Addo following friendly defeats by Austria and Germany in March. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Croatia, England, and Panama, and will face Mexico on May 22 and Wales on June 2 in warm-up matches.
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