GFA Appoints Carlos Queiroz as New Black Stars Coach

Accra: The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as the head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran coach will lead Ghana's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. According to Ghana News Agency, the 73-year-old Queiroz brings extensive World Cup experience to his new role. He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 World Cup, guided Portugal to the knockout phase in 2010, and was in charge of Iran at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. His previous coaching roles also include spells with Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar. Queiroz takes up the role with immediate effect as Ghana prepares for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Ghana will play its first group match against Panama on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, before facing England and Croatia in the other group matches.