Carlos Queiroz and GFA mutually agree to terminate contract as Black Stars head coach

# What happened Carlos Queiroz and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have mutually agreed to terminate his contract as head coach of the Black Stars. The decision followed discussions described as having been held "in a spirit of mutual respect." Both parties concluded that ending their professional relationship "was the most appropriate course of action, with the interests of Ghana, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian football above everything else," Queiroz said.

# Reasons given by Queiroz Queiroz framed the outcome as a difficult but shared decision. He said he came "determined to help build a stronger future for the Black Stars and support the development of the country's talent," but that "the necessary conditions were not fully established, and our recent performance contributed to the decision to bring this journey to an end." He positioned the termination as a choice made with Ghana's interests foremost.

# Acknowledgements and appeals The coach described his time in charge as "an honour" and thanked the GFA and its president for the trust and opportunity. He expressed gratitude to his technical staff and to everyone involved during preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Queiroz paid tribute to the Black Stars players, asking Ghanaians to "continue to support them," and added: "The talent and potential are there. With unity, support, and the right environment, this generation can achieve great things for Ghana."

The statement identifies Queiroz as a former Real Madrid and Portugal manager. He referenced the specific period of preparation for the 2026 World Cup when thanking collaborators and supporters, indicating his work with the national team was tied to that cycle.

# Immediate implications The public record in the statement focuses on the mutual nature of the departure and the call for continued backing of the players. It does not list a replacement coach or a timeline for appointing one. The GFA and Queiroz framed the separation as an agreed course intended to put Ghanaian football first.

# What to watch next

• GFA announcements on an interim or permanent coaching appointment. The statement does not specify next steps.

• How the team will be managed during any transition, especially with recent references to World Cup preparations.

# Bottom line The relationship between Carlos Queiroz and the GFA ended by mutual consent after a period of evaluation and discussion. Queiroz's comments emphasize unfulfilled conditions for his project and recent results as contributing factors while asking Ghanaians to keep supporting the Black Stars.