Carlos Queiroz is back in charge of Ghana, just weeks after his first spell ended in World Cup disappointment.
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the Portuguese tactician’s return as Black Stars head coach, handing him another opportunity to reshape the team after a brief and turbulent first stint.
Queiroz was initially appointed in April, just two months before the World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
His arrival came after the shock dismissal of Otto Addo, leaving the experienced former Real Madrid head coach with little time to prepare Ghana for football’s biggest stage.
The Black Stars opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama before playing out a goalless draw against England.
However, their group-stage run ended with a 2-1 defeat to Croatia.Ghana then suffered another setback in the round of 32, losing 1-0 to Colombia. That defeat brought Queiroz’s first mandate to an end.
Now, remarkably, he has been handed another chance.
The GFA announced on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached with Queiroz for a fresh coaching mandate, although the association has yet to reveal the financial terms of the deal or confirm the members of his technical team.
“The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach of the Black Stars for the next phase of the team’s programme,” said the GFA statement.
“Queiroz’s previous mandate, which included leading Ghana at the just-concluded FIFA World Cup, concluded a few weeks ago.
“Following discussions with the GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, it was agreed that Carlos Queiroz would embark on a new coaching mandate, commencing with the upcoming international window.
“The GFA believes Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars position him strongly to lead the team into this next chapter.
“Further details on the new mandate and the Black Stars’ upcoming programme will be announced in due course, as the GFA and Coach Queiroz turn their focus to building a successful new phase for Ghana on the international stage.”
One question surrounding Queiroz’s return is who will form part of his backroom staff.
His regular assistant, Roger De Sá, has already moved on, having been unveiled by South African third-tier club Cape Town Spurs as their technical director and coach following the World Cup.
That means Queiroz could have changes to make behind the scenes as he prepares for his second assignment with the Black Stars. There is little time for experimentation, either.
Ghana’s next competitive tests arrive during the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars are scheduled to face Ivory Coast on September 23 before taking on Gambia four days later on September 27.
They will then face Somalia twice in November as the qualification battle intensifies.
For Queiroz, the return represents a chance to rewrite a story that barely had time to begin.
His first spell was short, the World Cup exit arrived quickly, and questions followed almost immediately. Now Ghana have chosen continuity over another coaching reset.
The Portuguese manager has experience, familiarity with the squad and another opportunity to deliver results.
This time, however, there will be nowhere to hide. Ghana will expect Queiroz to turn his second chance into a genuine new beginning for the Black Stars.
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