Carlos Queiroz returns as head coach of Ghana national team

Carlos Queiroz remains in charge of Ghana's men's national team. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed his continuity as head coach of the Black Stars just two months after the Portuguese coach appeared to announce his departure following Ghana's elimination from the World Cup, where the team lost 1-0 to Colombia in the round of 32.

• The GFA keeps Carlos Queiroz as Ghana head coach despite his apparent farewell after the World Cup.
• The Portuguese coach led the Black Stars from April and took them to the round of 32.
• Queiroz has experience in five consecutive World Cups and has managed Iran, Portugal and Egypt at major tournaments.
• First goal: qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins this month.
• Ghana shares Group C with Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia.

What the Ghana Football Association decided about Carlos Queiroz

After internal discussions, the GFA has decided to bring Carlos Queiroz back for a new cycle in the dugout. The 73-year-old coach took over the team in April and completed the road to the World Cup. Now he begins a second spell with the challenge of building a project that puts Ghana back at the top of African football.

The federation has not specified the length of the new contract. It has made clear, however, that the Portuguese will be responsible for preparing the team for a successful phase on the international stage. In its statement, the GFA underlined that Queiroz's extensive international experience, technical expertise and familiarity with the Black Stars dressing room position him strongly to lead the team into this new chapter.

Queiroz's World Cup run across five consecutive tournaments

Carlos Queiroz managed at his fifth consecutive World Cup this year. Before taking charge of Ghana, he led Iran and Portugal at the finals and has coached national teams such as South Africa, Colombia, Qatar and Egypt. That international record weighed heavily in the GFA's decision to keep him in the role.

His most notable club spell came at Manchester United, where he served as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant in two separate periods. That background, combined with his deep knowledge of international football, gives him a profile that is hard to match in African coaching.

How Ghana faces the road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Queiroz's second spell in charge of the Black Stars begins with the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which start later this month. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia. Dates and venues for the first two fixtures have yet to be announced by the federation.

The short-term goal is to secure a place in the continental tournament and assemble a competitive squad capable of going far. With Queiroz at the helm, the Ghanaian national team will look to recover the prominence it has historically enjoyed in Africa and fight for silverware again.

What Carlos Queiroz said about staying with Ghana

Serving Ghana is far more than coaching a football team. It is a privilege, a responsibility and a mission to honour one of Africa's greatest football nations and its incredible and passionate football people.

The Portuguese coach expressed on social media the immense pride and honour he feels about continuing in the role. His message calls for daily improvement, national unity and fighting for every victory with passion, humility and pride. "The mission continues," he said.

What is at stake for Ghana with Queiroz in charge of this new cycle

Ghana is going through a rebuilding phase. The round-of-32 exit at the World Cup left the feeling that the team competed but could not make the expected leap forward. With Queiroz at the helm, the federation is seeking stability, a defined tactical identity and results that bring hope back to a demanding fanbase.

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is only the first step. If the team responds, the project could extend to qualification for the next World Cup. Queiroz's experience in qualifying campaigns and major tournaments works in favour of a national team that does not want to fall short of its goals again.