Carlos Queiroz departs as Ghana coach after defeat to Gambia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Carlos Queiroz has exited his role as Ghana's coach following a 4-2 loss to Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on October 1. The Ghana Football Association announced the mutual termination of Queiroz's contract after only one month since his reappointment. Ghana took an early 2-0 lead at the Accra Sports Stadium but allowed Gambia to rally and score four unanswered goals. The defeat leaves Ghana at the bottom of Group C with no points, following a previous loss to Ivory Coast. Queiroz's coaching record includes one win, two draws, and four defeats in seven matches.
- •Carlos Queiroz's departure follows a crushing home defeat to Gambia.
- •Ghana led 2-0 but conceded four goals in the match.
- •The team sits bottom of Group C with no points after two matches.
- •Queiroz's record with Ghana includes one win, two draws, and four losses.
- •The GFA must find a new coach amid a challenging qualification campaign.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana role less than a month after Black Stars return
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens
"Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a damaging defeat to Gambia deepened the Black Stars' latest crisis."This was not an easy decision, but both parties agreed that, under the present circumstances, ending our professional relationship was the most appropriate course of action, with the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars and Ghanaian football above everything else," Queiroz said in a parting message published on the association website.
"Carlos Queiroz has left his position as Ghana head coach by mutual agreement less than a month after being reappointed by the Ghana Football Association.The experienced Portuguese coach confirmed his ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 12:10 PMCarlos Queiroz leaves Ghana role less than a month after Black Stars return
Carlos Queiroz has left his position as Ghana head coach by mutual agreement less than a month after being reappointed by the Ghana Football Association.The experienced Portuguese coach confirmed his ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 11:10 AMQueiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens
Carlos Queiroz has left his job as Ghana coach after a damaging defeat to Gambia deepened the Black Stars' latest crisis."This was not an easy decision, but both parties agreed that, under the present circumstances, ending our professional relationship was the most appropriate course of action, with the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars and Ghanaian football above everything else," Queiroz said in a parting message published on the association website.
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