The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the reappointment of Carlos Queiroz as the head coach for the national football team, just two months after his resignation. In an official statement, the association said that the journey with Carlos Queiroz continues, stating that they had reached a new agreement with him for a new coaching mandate. This announcement was made on September 2nd, tasking the veteran tactician with leading the Black Stars into their upcoming fixtures.
“GFA has reached an agreement with Queiroz for a new coaching mandate as Head Coach of the Black Stars, commencing with the upcoming international window,” the official statement read.
This comes just two months after his resignation from the same position. The 73-year-old who had two spells as assistant manager at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson took charge of the Black Stars in April, following the shocking dismissal of Otto Addo.
Queiroz’s initial tenure lasted less than three months after stepping in to replace Addo. Despite the brief window, he guided Ghana through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team secured a dramatic 1-0 group-stage win over Panama courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.
The Black Stars followed that with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against England and a 2-1 loss to Croatia. The team advanced to the Round of 32, where their campaign ended with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
Following the tournament exit, Queiroz announced his departure. However, the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation quickly initiated talks to bring him back. According to the association, Queiroz’s vast international experience, technical knowledge, and existing familiarity with the squad make him the ideal choice to spearhead the team’s next phase.
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Ghana marks the ninth national team Queiroz has managed across a career spanning several decades. His international resume includes guiding Iran through three consecutive World Cups and leading Portugal to the Round of 16 at the 2010 tournament.
He has also managed South Africa, Egypt, Colombia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. At the club level, Queiroz is highly regarded for his two stints as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Manchester United, helping the club secure three Premier League titles and the 2008 UEFA Champions League trophy. He also spent the 2003-04 season as the manager of Real Madrid.
While the GFA has finalised the manager’s return, the specific terms of his new contract and the composition of his technical staff remain unannounced. Changes to the bench are guaranteed, as Queiroz’s regular assistant, Roger De Sá, recently took over as the technical director and coach for the South African third-tier club Cape Town Spurs.
Queiroz assumes control immediately to begin stabilising and restructuring the squad. He faces an extremely tight timeline, with his first competitive test arriving on September 23 in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ivory Coast.
