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Carlos Queiroz

Portuguese coach who managed Ghana during the 2026 World Cup and departed in October 2026 after a loss to Gambia in AFCON qualifying.

2026-05-302026-10-04

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens By AFP October 01, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo (C) and Ghana's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz (R) t …

    Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Ebrima Colley struck twice in the second half, leaving the Carlos Queiroz-coached Black Stars in trouble ahead of two November clashes with Somalia. …

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Ebrima Colley struck twice in the second half, leaving the Carlos Queiroz-coached Black Stars in trouble ahead of two November clashes with Somalia. …

    Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Carlos Queiroz and Paulo Fonseca are Portuguese but were born in Mozambique, while France's Jean Tigana was born in Bamako. …

    Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow
  7. July 2026
  8. The Standard

    … That gave Carlos Queiroz's goal-shy Black Stars, who scored just twice in the group phase, a major headache. …

    Wasteful Colombia overcome toothless Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said he hopes to buck that trend against a dangerous Colombian team. …

    David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup
  10. Citizen Digital

    Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz By AFP July 03, 2026 05:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo (C) and Ghana's Portuguese head coach Carlos Queir …

    Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz made a couple of changes at half-time and winger Abdul Fatawu, on in place of the more defensive-minded Elisha Owusu, showed immediate attacking intent as he whipped a shot over the crossbar. …

    Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
  13. The Standard

    … Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz made a couple of changes at half-time and winger Abdul Fatawu, on in place of the more defensive-minded Elisha Owusu, showed immediate attacking intent as he whipped a shot over the crossbar.The Black Stars started bringing the game to Croatia and Manche …

    Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
  14. The Standard

    … The late decision by the Black Stars to appoint Carlos Queiroz as coach is looking increasingly justified, with this result following their opening 1-0 win over Panama. …

    England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

Thursday 1 October

  1. Portuguese coach Queiroz departs Ghana after Gambia loss

    Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a defeat to Gambia worsened the Black Stars' crisis. The Ghana Football Association mutually agreed to terminate his contract barely a month after reappointing him, citing that necessary conditions were not fully established.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Yaya Toure set to become first African Champions League coach

    Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 43, is preparing to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League as Slovan Bratislava's manager, ahead of their match against Paris Saint-Germain. Toure left his role as assistant with Saudi Arabia's national team to join the Slovak club in July.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Colombia beats Ghana 1-0, advances to World Cup last-16

    Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday to secure a place in the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring early. Colombia will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

  1. Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup knockout match

    Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ghana have duty to help Africa progress, Queiroz says

    Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that his team has a "duty" to ensure another African nation reaches the World Cup round of 16, after Senegal, Ivory Coast and DR Congo fell in the knockout stage. Ghana advanced as one of nine African teams in the last 32, with only Morocco having progressed to the round of 16 so far.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Croatia defeats Ghana 2-1 to advance to World Cup Last 32

    Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L and secure passage to the World Cup last 32, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scoring after Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to advance to World Cup last 32

    Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and progress to the World Cup knockout stages. Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, sandwiching a Ghana equalizer, secured the 2018 runners-up a last-32 clash against the Group K runner-up in Toronto on Thursday.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. England draw 0-0 with Ghana in World Cup group match

    England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Brazil face Scotland as World Cup reaches group-stage finale

    Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. England draw with Ghana but Tuchel says progress remains on track

    England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday despite dominating possession with 79 per cent, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, who said his team lacked a cutting edge but remained on course in their quest to win the tournament.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana's Partey denied Canada entry for World Cup match

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Antoine Semenyo set for second World Cup after Manchester City rise

    Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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