GHANA: GFA APPOINTS CARLOS QUEIROZ AS BLACK STARS HEAD COACH FOR 2026 WORLD CUP

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana's senior national team, the Black Stars, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to a statement from the GFA Communications Department, the decision was made by the Executive Council in collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana football.

Queiroz, a highly experienced coach, has previously managed top teams including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and national teams such as Portugal and Iran.

He is expected to lead Ghana's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The GFA noted that Queiroz brings significant World Cup experience.

He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 tournament, guided Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and managed Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 editions.

In addition, the Portuguese coach has worked with national teams including Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar.

The GFA stated that Queiroz is expected to use his experience to strengthen the Black Stars as they prepare for the global tournament.

He is set to begin work immediately, with the World Cup scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026.

Ghana will play its first group match against Panama on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, before taking on England and Croatia in the remaining group games.

Background: Carlos Queiroz is a Portuguese football coach with decades of experience at both club and international levels.

He served as an assistant coach at Manchester United under Alex Ferguson, and later took up head coaching roles with Real Madrid and several national teams.

Known for his tactical discipline and defensive organisation, Queiroz has built a reputation for guiding teams to major tournaments and competing strongly on the global stage.

- Jacob Aggrey

GHANA SACK ADDO BEFORE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

 

In news that made headlines in the last 24 hours, the Ghana Football Association sacked head coach Otto Addo 72 days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The news follows Ghana’s 2-1 defeat against Germany in an International friendly on Monday night, a result that came after a mammoth 5-1 loss against Austria on 27 March.

Addo was appointed as Ghana head coach on 15 March 2024, while he previously took on an interim role with the Black Stars.

While Addo guided Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the GFA will now enter the upcoming showpiece with a different coach and technical team.

“The Ghana Football Association has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team, Otto Addo, effective immediately,” the GFA said in a statement.

“The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours.

“The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course”.

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AFCON COUNTDOWN – GHANA’S GOLDEN 1960S

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As Africa counts down to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), it’s impossible to overlook the legacy built by the tournament’s earliest giants. Among them, Ghana’s dominance throughout the 1960s stands as one of the most remarkable periods in the continent’s football history.

In just six years, the Black Stars rose from newcomers to a continental force—reaching three straight finals and lifting the trophy twice. It’s a fitting moment to revisit the era that first established Ghana among Africa’s elite.

Ghana made their AFCON debut in 1963 as hosts, stepping onto the continental stage with confidence and cohesion uncommon for a first-time participant. Guided by the visionary leadership of coach Charles Kumi Gyamfi, the team quickly captured the imagination of fans.

The final at the Accra Sports Stadium pitted Ghana against Sudan, and with inspired performances from the likes of Edward Acquah and Wilberforce Mfum, the Black Stars secured an emphatic 3–0 win. In doing so, they became the first nation since Egypt to win the tournament on debut—a powerful indication of what lay ahead.

The momentum carried into 1965, when Ghana travelled to Tunisia to defend their title. The storyline was compelling: the reigning champions on foreign soil, facing off against the host nation. Yet the Black Stars remained resolute. In a tightly contested final, they defeated Tunisia 3–2, with goals from Osei Kofi and Frank Odoi ensuring back-to-back championships. At the time, only Egypt had previously won the trophy twice, and Ghana now joined them in that rare company.

By 1968, Ghana stood on the brink of unprecedented history. No team had ever claimed three consecutive AFCON titles. The tournament in Ethiopia saw the Black Stars march to the final once again, this time facing Congo-Kinshasa (now DR Congo). What many expected to be a crowning moment instead became a hard-fought battle, with Ghana narrowly losing 1–0. Though the dream of a historic treble slipped away, their presence in a third straight final confirmed their status as one of Africa’s most formidable sides.

The achievements of that decade were about more than silverware. They laid the groundwork for generations to come, proving that tactical discipline, homegrown expertise, and bold ambition could lift a team to the summit of African football. Under C.K. Gyamfi’s guidance, and with the contributions of players like Mfum, Odoi, and Addo Odametey, Ghana built a legacy that continues to shape the nation’s football identity.

- Graeme Jackson

IVORY COAST VS. GHANA | 1992 AFCON

Ghana's black stars stand in skipper Tonny Baffoe, and his ivorian counterpart St-Joseph Gadji Celi observes pleasantries exchange tradition before kick of the Afcon 1992 final match in a sold out De l' Amitie Stadium, Dakar, Senegal.

Ivory Coast edged out Ayew less Ghana 11-10, in a marathon post match spot kicks after a goalless stalemate to bag home their first continental championship title.

The famed shootout notably stood loud as it was the first time every player in the field participated in a major international final.

The longest penalty shootout in the history of the Afcon championship would coincidentally, much later on involve the same Ivory Coast against Cameroon in Egypt 2006 quarter final duel where it took a total of 23 shots before Didier Drogba inspired Cote d' ivoire  saw off the stubborn indomitable lions.

- Philip Muhama

BLACK STARS MEME | 'TJE EVICTION MATCH'

 

EGYPT FOUGHT BACK TWICE TO DRAW 2-2 WITH GHANA AT AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS AFTER A LIVELY SECOND HALF ON ABIDJAN

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Egypt fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations after a lively second half in Abidjan.

Mohammed Kudus blasted in to put Ghana ahead in first-half stoppage time, a minute after Pharaohs captain Mohamed Salah was forced off through injury.

Omar Marmoush levelled but West Ham's Kudus quickly restored the Black Stars' lead with a deflected effort.

However, Mostafa Mohamed stabbed in to give Egypt their second point and leave Ghana winless after two Group B games.

There were late chances at either end to win it, with Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori saving Emam Ashour's shot before Pharaohs keeper Mohamed El Shenawy failed to clear a corner which Iddrisu Baba could not divert goalwards.

Chris Hughton's Black Stars lost their opening game against Cape Verde and the four-time continental champions are on the brink of a second successive group-stage exit from the Afcon finals.

Cape Verde will secure top spot in Group B if the islanders beat Mozambique on Friday (14:00 GMT), with both Egypt and Ghana waiting to find out what they will require from the final round of games on Monday.

The 24-team format means three points may be enough to qualify as one of four best third-placed sides.

AFCON 2023 MEME | GHANA VS. NIGERIA

 

IÑAKI WILLIAMS GIVES GHANA WINNING START TO WORLD CUP QUALIFYING | ZAMBIA AND LIBYA

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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Iñaki Williams gave Ghana a winning start to World Cup qualifying by scoring deep into injury time Friday to secure a 1-0 victory over Madagascar.

Ghana has qualified for four of the last five World Cups, only missing out in Russia in 2018, and reached the quarterfinals in South Africa in 2010.

The Black Stars were a big favorite at home against Madagascar but manager Chris Hughton's team struggled to breach the visitors' organized defense in Kumasi.

BLACK STARS ARRIVAL AND STUNNING VIDEO SHOT OF AFCON 2022

SERENGETI BOYS: MABAO YA SERENGETI BOYS WAKICHEZA NA BLACK STARS YA GHANA