Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has said he would be prepared to resign if his departure would provide a solution to the challenges facing Ghana football.
Speaking in an interview on September 29, 2026, Queiroz said the decision over his position should ultimately be left to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
“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 comments come as the Portuguese coach continues his second spell in charge of the Black Stars after the GFA reached an agreement with him to lead the team into the next phase of its programme.
Queiroz’s initial mandate ended following Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. He subsequently returned to the position after discussions with the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. The GFA announced his reappointment on September 2, 2026.
During the World Cup, Queiroz guided Ghana to the knockout stage before the Black Stars were eliminated by Colombia. FIFA reported at the time that Queiroz had confirmed his departure from the role, while the GFA later reached an agreement with him for a new coaching mandate.
His latest remarks come amid continuing discussions about the direction of Ghana football and the structure of the Black Stars. Queiroz has previously stressed the need for greater consistency in player availability and selection, saying that repeatedly changing large numbers of players makes it difficult to build a stable national team.
The Black Stars are currently competing in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s September programme includes matches against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, with the team also scheduled to face Morocco in an international friendly during the current international window.
Queiroz’s comments therefore leave the decision over his future with the GFA, while reaffirming that he does not intend to make his own resignation the central issue in addressing Ghana’s football challenges.
