The Black Stars head coach has given a clue to leave his position with a cryptic message while thanking the nation for the opportunity to lead them at the World Cup
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has sent a thank you message to the country after leading the Black Stars to round 32 of 2026 FIFA World Cup ongoing in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The 73-year-old came in to fill the void following the sacking of Otto Addo few months to the World Cup with reports suggesting he signed a four-month contract with Ghana Football Association.
Although, a lot of Ghanaians were skeptical with his appointment, the Portuguese tactician was at least able to qualify Black Stars from a group consisting of England, Croatia and Panama to the next round of the tournament by amassing four points from three games.
However, a 1-0 narrow defeat to Colombia ended the Black Stars’ fairytale run in the competition and it further opened him up for criticisms as many football pundits and lovers started questioning his tactics and team selection.
However, after the team arrived in Accra on Sunday morning, there are growing concerns about his future with many suggesting that a new and much younger coach should be given the nod to prepare the Black Stars for 2027 AFCON and 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
“To Ghana, Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn,” an official statement read.
“I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.
“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.
“To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars. To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.
“To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.
Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now. To the future,” he added.
