It will be an unforgettable moment in my career - Carlos Queiroz on leading Black Stars to 2026 World Cup

Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as one of the most meaningful moments of his long managerial career, insisting that leading Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unforgettable.
The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician has signed a four-month contract to guide the four-time African champions to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.
Queiroz takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed following Ghana’s disappointing March international window, which featured consecutive defeats against Austria and Germany.
Speaking after his introduction to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, ahead of his official unveiling, the former Real Madrid coach expressed deep pride in taking charge of the Black Stars.
“To be part of Ghana’s sports family is a privilege and an honour for me,” he said. “I have strong African roots. I was born and raised in Mozambique, so leading an African country like Ghana to the World Cup is unforgettable and will remain a memory for life.”
Queiroz will be officially presented to the Ghanaian football fraternity at 1:00 pm at the Alisa Hotel, where he is expected to outline his immediate plans for the team.
As part of preparations for the global tournament, Ghana will play international friendlies against Mexico and Wales.
The Black Stars are set for their fifth World Cup appearance and have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. Their campaign begins on June 17 against Panama, before matches against England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
After group-stage exits in both 2014 and 2022, Queiroz will be tasked with guiding Ghana to a stronger performance on the world stage.