Portugal's Queiroz steps down as Ghana coach following AFCON qualifying losses

The Portuguese tactician departed the role less than two months after his appointment on September 2, citing the team's poor performance in continental qualification matches. Queiroz, who has held senior positions with several national teams throughout his career, was unable to arrest Ghana's slide in the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.

The Black Stars' back-to-back losses in the qualifying stage prompted the decision to leave his post. Ghana's football authorities had hoped Queiroz's experience and track record would revitalize the team's fortunes in continental competition, but the results did not materialize as expected.

Queiroz's departure marks another chapter of instability in Ghana's coaching hierarchy. The nation, a four-time African Cup of Nations champion, has faced challenges in recent years in maintaining consistency both on and off the pitch. His exit raises questions about the squad's readiness for the remainder of the qualification campaign and the broader direction of the national programme.

No immediate replacement has been announced. The Ghana Football Association will now seek to identify a new head coach to steer the team through the remaining qualifying fixtures for the 2027 tournament in Morocco.