Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana’s head coach, less than two months after appearing to leave the position following the Black Stars’ elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 73-year-old Portuguese coach took charge of Ghana in April after Otto Addo was dismissed and guided the team to the Round of 32 at the World Cup.
Ghana’s campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in July. Shortly afterwards, Queiroz wrote on social media that he was leaving his short spell with the Black Stars with “pride”.
However, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed Thursday that Queiroz will return to the role ahead of the upcoming international window.
The GFA said Queiroz’s previous mandate, which included the World Cup, had officially ended several weeks ago. Following discussions with the association and Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation, both sides agreed to begin a new coaching mandate.
“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter,” the association said.
Queiroz’s immediate task will be to prepare Ghana for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Black Stars are scheduled to face Ivory Coast on September 23 and Gambia on September 27, before meeting Somalia twice in November.
The veteran coach has extensive international experience, having previously led Iran at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups and Portugal at the 2010 tournament.
With Portugal, Queiroz guided the team to the Round of 16 in South Africa before they were eliminated by eventual champions Spain.
His nearly four-decade coaching career has also included spells in charge of the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Colombia, Egypt, Qatar and Oman.
At club level, Queiroz managed Sporting CP, the New York/New Jersey Metrostars and Spanish giants Real Madrid.
He is perhaps best known for his two spells as assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Queiroz worked alongside Ferguson from 2002 to 2003 before returning to Old Trafford between 2004 and 2008.
