Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says he is prepared to step down if his resignation would help resolve Ghana football’s problems following the team’s dramatic 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Portuguese tactician made the remarks after Ghana squandered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, slipping to a second successive defeat in Group C.
The Black Stars looked on course for their first points of the qualifying campaign after racing into a comfortable advantage, but a stunning second-half comeback by The Gambia condemned Ghana to another painful defeat.
The result leaves the four-time African champions rooted to the bottom of the group with no points after losses to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, placing their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON in serious jeopardy.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Queiroz admitted he would have no hesitation in walking away if the Ghana Football Association believed it was in the best interests of the national team.
“If my resignation will be the solution for Ghana football, I’d be the first one to resign. But this is a decision I’ll leave for the federation,” Queiroz said.
The 73-year-old returned for a second spell in charge of the Black Stars after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the mandate of rebuilding the team and securing a return to the continental tournament.
However, back-to-back defeats in the opening qualifying matches have intensified scrutiny over his future and piled pressure on both the coach and the Ghana Football Association.
With four qualifiers still to play, Ghana’s chances of reaching the 2027 AFCON remain alive, but the Black Stars now face a daunting task to revive their campaign after their worst-ever start to an AFCON qualifying series in recent history.
Queiroz’s comments are expected to spark further debate over his future, with the GFA now facing a crucial decision as the Black Stars seek to recover from a disastrous start to their qualification campaign.
