Carlos Queiroz departs as Ghana coach after Gambia defeat

Carlos Queiroz has exited his role as the head coach of the Ghana national football team after a significant 4-2 defeat to Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Ghana Football Association announced on Thursday that the decision to terminate his contract was mutually agreed upon, occurring just a month after his reappointment.

Queiroz stated that the decision was difficult but necessary, citing the lack of necessary conditions for success and the team's poor performance as factors. Ghana had previously lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast and now sits at the bottom of Group C without any points after two matches.

Queiroz's record during his tenure was one win, two draws, and four defeats in seven matches, with the team scoring five goals and conceding ten. His initial contract began in April, aimed at leading Ghana to the 2026 World Cup, where he successfully guided the team to the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.

His departure leaves the Ghana Football Association seeking stability as the team faces challenges in qualifying for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.