{"id":117254,"date":"2026-04-16T10:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/queiroz-eyes-stellar-stint-as-he-takes-charge-of-ghanas-black-stars"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:53:59","slug":"queiroz-eyes-stellar-stint-as-he-takes-charge-of-ghanas-black-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/queiroz-eyes-stellar-stint-as-he-takes-charge-of-ghanas-black-stars","title":{"rendered":"Queiroz Eyes Stellar Stint as he Takes Charge of Ghana\u2019S Black Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz says he has assumed the role of head coach of Ghana\u2019s Black Stars with a strong sense of responsibility.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The highly experienced tactician was appointed as the new Black Stars coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after his appointment, Queiroz expressed gratitude to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for entrusting him with the head coach role.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with a deep sense of gratitude to GFA, responsibility and humility that I embrace this new chapter with the National Football Team of Ghana,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his career and the task ahead, Queiroz described the Ghana job as more than a routine appointment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFootball has given me a lifetime of challenges, lessons and unforgettable journeys all over the world. Today, I accept this mission with the same passion and commitment that have guided me throughout my career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGhana is a nation of talent, pride and footballing soul. I arrive with respect for its history and belief in its future. Together, with unity, discipline and ambition, we will work to honour the expectations of a great football nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that success would require collective effort and a clear identity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just another job \u2014 it is a mission. And I am ready to give all of my experience and knowledge once again in service of the game and the happiness of the people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Queiroz brings decades of experience at the highest levels of club and international football. Over a long career, he has coached European giants Real Madrid and Manchester United and led several national teams, including Portugal, Iran and South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>He has appeared at four World Cups as a head coach, guiding South Africa to qualification for the 2002 tournament, taking Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and leading Iran at the 2014 and 2018 finals.<\/p>\n<p>He has also had stints with Egypt, Oman, Japan and Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>Queiroz would lead Ghana at the upcoming World Cup, where the Black Stars would open their campaign against Panama before facing England and Croatia, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz says he has assumed the role of head coach of Ghana\u2019s Black Stars with a strong sense of responsibility. 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