Carlos Queiroz stood firm after Ghana’s 4-2 loss to Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. Despite the Black Stars losing a two-goal lead and dropping their second straight match without a point, the Portuguese coach said the result doesn’t change his standing in international football.
The game began well for Ghana. They raced to a 2-0 lead, looking comfortable and confident. But Gambia fought back quickly, scoring twice before halftime to level the match. In the second half, Gambia scored two more goals to seal the win, turning the game on its head.
Queiroz watched from the sidelines as his team’s advantage slipped away. Afterwards, he defended his record, saying, “I’m still the coach with the record for most wins in international football. This result doesn’t make me a loser.”
The defeat leaves Ghana at the bottom of their qualifying group with zero points from two matches. The team missed the last AFCON tournament in Morocco, so they are under pressure to secure a place at the next event.
The loss to Gambia exposed defensive weaknesses and a lack of composure under pressure. Ghana’s early control of the game gave way to errors and missed chances, allowing their opponents to come back strongly. The Black Stars will need to regroup quickly if they hope to turn their qualifying campaign around.
Queiroz’s insistence on his record is a reminder of his long career in international football, where he has coached several national teams and earned a reputation for experience. But the current results put Ghana’s qualification hopes in jeopardy.
The focus now shifts to Ghana’s next matches, where they must find form and results. For a team chasing a return to AFCON after an absence, the margin for error is small. Queiroz’s confidence in his past achievements will face fresh tests on the pitch as the qualifiers continue.
According to Joy Online.
