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Carlos Queiroz is experienced, but his glory days are over – Sports Journalist, Dan Kwaku Yeboah
Sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah says the new head coach of the Ghana Blackstars, Carlos Queiroz is an experienced coach however his glory days are over.
He explained that from a positive point of view, Queiroz brings a wealth of experience to the role.
He noted that the coach has handled top teams, including the Portuguese national side, and has featured in several World Cup tournaments.
According to him, Queiroz’s track record over the years cannot be doubted, having also worked with top clubs like Real Madrid and served as an assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
He further indicated that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) made a reasonable decision by offering the coach a short term contract.
He explained that such an arrangement reduces the risk of paying compensation if the team performs poorly at the World Cup.
He added that the FA engaged key stakeholders, including the Sports Ministry, before making the appointment, which he believes was a step in the right direction.
However, he raised concerns about Queiroz’s recent performance, arguing that his achievements in the past two decades have not been impressive, especially at the World Cup.
He pointed out that the coach has managed 16 matches at the tournament and won only four, describing the record as unimpressive.
Drawing comparisons, he noted that Queiroz’s most recent World Cup performance was similar to that of former coach Otto Addo in Qatar, where both recorded one win and two losses.
He questioned why the GFA overlooked other potential candidates, including French coach Hervé Renard, who he claimed had shown interest in the job.
He described Renard as more energetic and experienced in African football, having previously worked on the continent and won the Africa Cup of Nations.
Dan Kwaku Yeboah stressed that although Queiroz has enjoyed success in the past, his best years are behind him.
He urged Ghanaians to be realistic and avoid overhyping the coach based on past achievements, adding that recent results should be the true measure of his capability.
According to him, while the FA has the mandate to manage Ghana’s football, supporters can only hope for positive results from the team.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will face Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The draw was held on Tuesday in Cairo, where African nations learned their routes to the continental tournament.
Two teams will qualify from each of the 12 groups of four for the finals. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda — the first East African co-hosting arrangement in the competition’s history.
Ghana head into the qualifiers targeting one of the two slots from Group C after missing out on the previous edition in Morocco.
Qualifying schedule:
Matchdays 1 & 2: September 21 – October 6, 2026
Matchdays 3 & 4: November 9 – 17, 2026
Matchdays 5 & 6: March 22 – 30, 2027
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá says joining Carlos Queiroz’s technical team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a no-brainer.
Speaking on Beyond The Whistle, the South African revealed Queiroz’s call was no surprise given their long-standing relationship and shared ambition.
“The call from Carlos did not surprise me. We have similar dreams and I always want to see him succeed,” De Sá said.
For the experienced coach, Ghana’s pedigree made the decision easy.
“Being called to assist Carlos was not difficult. This is Ghana and it’s the World Cup we are talking about,” he stated.
De Sá recalled the moment Queiroz rang: “It was an exciting 3am call. I told my wife first and, as custom, she said, ‘We are leaving.’ I replied, ‘Let’s go!’”
He praised Queiroz’s collaborative style: “Carlos listens. He doesn’t have to take every opinion, but he welcomes different views.”
Back in Africa, De Sá said the feeling was special. “It’s great to be back. Africa is not a place, it’s a feeling.”
The former Bafana Bafana assistant was full of praise for Ghana’s talent pool.
“There is so much natural talent in Ghana despite limited resources. As an African football lover, the talent here is unbelievable. You guys don’t know what you have with limited facilities and infrastructure,” he said.
Comparing both nations, De Sá noted: “We in South Africa have talent too, but a different kind with all the facilities. Yet we don’t go forward with our talent.”
Ahead of the World Cup, he believes the Black Stars only need unity.
“We are not going to teach them how to play. We have the players. We only have to put them in the right position, with the right frame of mind, and when they put on the jersey, they should perform.”
De Sá assured Ghanaians of the technical team’s commitment.
“We are here to do our best and make Ghanaians happy. If Carlos does his job, there is none better than him,” he said.
“We will pick our targets as they come. If our players play to their abilities, we have a realistic chance to progress,” he concluded.
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