Ghana’s 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday left the Black Stars without a point from their first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and raised fresh questions about head coach Carlos Queiroz’s future. The home side had taken a promising two-goal lead before The Gambia staged a dramatic comeback, scoring four unanswered goals to snatch victory in Group C.
The defeat followed Ghana’s opening 2-0 loss away to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké, leaving the team struggling to keep pace in the race to qualify for the 2027 AFCON. The Black Stars already missed the 2025 tournament, and now face a tough task to turn their campaign around.
After the match, Queiroz defended his record and his credentials. The Portuguese coach, who returned to lead Ghana following their appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said the latest result did not make him a loser. “I’m still the coach with the record for most wins in international football,” he said.
His remarks came amid growing pressure from fans and the media who have questioned whether he is the right man to guide Ghana back to continental success. The Black Stars’ shaky start has put the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a difficult position.
Queiroz also addressed the possibility of stepping down. He said he would be willing to resign if the GFA believed it would help Ghana football. “If my resignation will be the solution for Ghana football, I’d be the first one to resign. But this is a decision I’ll leave for the federation,” he added.
Since taking over, Queiroz has faced a challenging task. Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON was a blow, and the early losses in the current qualifiers have deepened concerns. His experience and previous achievements in international football remain a point of reference, but results are now under intense scrutiny.
The GFA must decide how to respond as Ghana prepares for the remaining qualifiers. The team will need to improve quickly if it hopes to secure a spot at the 2027 tournament after a tough start that has left them at the bottom of Group C.
The defeat to The Gambia highlighted defensive lapses and a loss of control after a strong start, issues Queiroz will need to address. With the clock ticking, the coming weeks will test both the coach’s strategy and the team’s resolve.
According to 3News.
