Ghana's Coach Carlos Queiroz Faces Exit After AFCON Losses

Carlos Queiroz is set to depart from his position as head coach of Ghana’s senior national football team following a poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire and a surprising 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

These results have left the four-time African champions without any points and at the bottom of their group, increasing pressure on Queiroz just weeks after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) renewed his contract. Queiroz was reappointed in September after stepping away following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he led Ghana to the knockout stage before elimination by Colombia.

Despite initial confidence from the GFA regarding his experience, the team's dismal performance has led to calls for a change in the coaching staff. Ghana's latest defeat saw them squander a two-goal lead, with The Gambia scoring four unanswered goals in the second half.