Ghana FA hire Queiroz as Black Stars coach

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed head coach of Ghana ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

The 73-year-old Portuguese replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed on 31 March following friendly defeats to Germany and Austria. Ghana also failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations during Addo’s tenure.

Queiroz previously served two spells as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Old Trafford from 2002–2003 and 2004–2008, with a stint as Real Madrid head coach in between. He most recently managed Oman but left the position last month after they did not qualify for the World Cup. The Portuguese coach is now set to make his fifth consecutive appearance at the tournament.

“I accept this mission with the same passion and commitment that have guided me throughout my career,” Queiroz said. “Ghana is a nation of talent, pride, and footballing soul. I arrive with respect for its history and belief in its future.”

Born in Mozambique, Queiroz guided Portugal to the round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup and later coached Iran at three consecutive tournaments, recording three wins in 13 matches. The former goalkeeper has also managed Egypt, Japan, Colombia, and South Africa, and previously led Portugal in the early 1990s.

“The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, working with all key stakeholders, has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars,” the GFA said in a statement.

Ghana will open their World Cup campaign in Group L against Panama on 17 June, before facing England on 23 June and Croatia on 27 June.