Carlos Queiroz has announced his resignation as head coach of the Black Stars

Carlos Queiroz has announced his resignation as head coach of the Black Stars following Ghana’s Round of 32 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a heartfelt farewell message shared on Facebook, the Portuguese coach reflected on his time with the national team and expressed gratitude to the Ghana Football Association, his players, staff, and supporters.

He wrote:

“To Ghana,

Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn.

I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.

The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch.

Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.

To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars.

To my players and staff, my deepest gratitude for your courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.

To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.

Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now.”

To the future. 🇬🇭