Ghana Names Queiroz Black Stars Head Coach

The Ghana Football Association announced on Monday the appointment of veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new head of the men's national team, the Black Stars, less than two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Queiroz, 73, takes over immediately to prepare the team for the tournament, which begins on June 11. The association selected him from more than 600 applicants, citing his extensive experience at major international competitions. He previously qualified South Africa for the 2002 World Cup, led Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010 and guided Iran through the 2014 and 2018 editions. This marks his ninth national team role, following stints with the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Egypt, Qatar and most recently Oman, from which he departed in March after the side failed to qualify for the tournament.

The appointment comes after the dismissal of Otto Addo on March 31, following a string of losses in warmup matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Germany in a friendly. Ghana also suffered defeats against Austria and three other opponents, contributing to their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The...