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Ghana parts ways with Queiroz following poor AFCON qualifier start
Ghana have terminated their coaching arrangement with Carlos Queiroz by mutual agreement after a disappointing opening to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The decision came after the West African nation suffered consecutive defeats in their opening matches.
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Ghana Football Association officials announced on Thursday that Queiroz had stepped down from his position following the team's poor start to their 2027 AFCON qualification bid. The mutual consent arrangement concluded the Portuguese coach's tenure after just two matches, both of which resulted in defeats.
Queiroz, who has previously managed Iran and Colombia at international level, was tasked with revitalizing Ghana's campaign in the continental qualification tournament. However, the back-to-back losses prompted the football body to seek a change in direction.
The exact circumstances surrounding the mutual decision were not disclosed, though the poor results made the position untenable for both parties. Ghana now faces the challenge of identifying a replacement coach to steer the Black Stars through the remainder of their qualifying matches.
The decision reflects the high stakes associated with AFCON qualification, where national teams face significant pressure to deliver results. Ghana will be keen to recover from the early setback as they look to secure a place at the 2027 tournament in Morocco.