Ghana appoint Carlos Queiroz as new national team head coach

By Emmanuel Okogba

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

The appointment was announced by the Executive Council of the GFA after consultations with key stakeholders. Queiroz will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Queiroz brings a wealth of international experience to the role. He previously qualified South Africa to the 2002 FIFA World Cup, took Portugal to the round of 16 at the 2010 tournament, and coached Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. He has also worked with national teams in Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar.

The experienced tactician, who has previously coached clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United, is expected to bring tactical discipline and high-level expertise to the Black Stars.

Coach Queiroz will begin work immediately as Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, 2026.

Ghana has been drawn in a tough group and will face Panama in their opening match on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, before taking on England and Croatia in the remaining group-stage fixtures.