Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
Queiroz back as Ghana coach after brief exit
Two months after stepping down, the veteran boss returns to lead the Black Stars again.
Carlos Queiroz
coach
Age
73
Role
Head coach of Ghana
Previous spell
Started in April, led team to World Cup last 32
Next task
2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
What happened. Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as head coach of Ghana's men's national team, two months after appearing to step down following their World Cup exit.
- Queiroz had two spells as assistant at Manchester United under Ferguson.
- GFA says his experience and knowledge position him for the next chapter.
- He will start with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
“The GFA believes Queiroz's extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter.”
— Ghana Football Association
Queiroz begins his second spell with qualifiers starting later this month, facing Ivory Coast, The Gambia, and Somalia.
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