Former Bafana Bafana Coach Carlos Queiroz Fired by Ghana After 2 Defeats in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
- Carlos Queiroz’s second spell with Ghana has taken an unexpected turn after a difficult start to the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign
- The former Bafana Bafana coach leaves Ghana after two defeats that have placed the Black Stars under early pressure in their group
- Ghana’s latest coaching decision comes just weeks after Queiroz returned to the Black Stars following his involvement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Carlos Queiroz’s second spell as Ghana coach has ended after the Black Stars suffered defeats in their opening two AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on 1 October 2026 that it had mutually agreed with the Portuguese coach to terminate his contract.
The decision came after Ghana lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire on 24 September before surrendering a 2-0 lead in a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia on 29 September.
Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana after difficult AFCON start
The GFA reappointed Queiroz on 2 September after his initial World Cup mandate ended. The association had backed his international experience and knowledge of the Black Stars as part of its decision.
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However, the two AFCON defeats left Ghana bottom of Group C with no points. Ghana surrendered a two-goal advantage against The Gambia before losing 4-2 in Accra.
In a statement published by the GFA, Queiroz said the decision was reached after discussions between both sides. He said:
“This was not an easy decision, but both parties agreed that, under the present circumstances, ending our professional relationship was the most appropriate course of action.”
Queiroz added:
“The necessary conditions were not fully established, and our recent performance added to the decision to bring this journey to an end.”
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Former Bafana Bafana coach’s record with Ghana
Queiroz is familiar to South African football supporters, having previously coached Bafana Bafana between 2000 and 2002. He also has extensive international coaching experience.
His latest Ghana tenure produced one win, two draws and four defeats across seven matches. His departure now leaves Ghana searching for a new coach before their next AFCON qualifying assignment against Somalia in November.
For Ghana, the immediate focus will be on recovering from a difficult opening two matches and reviving their qualification campaign.
Egypt vs Bafana Bafana kick-off and viewing details
Briefly News previously reported that Bafana Bafana will face Egypt in Cairo on Sunday, 4 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 South African time.
The clash will give Pitso Mosimane another opportunity to assess his squad against one of Africa’s established football nations.
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