Carlos Queiroz has thanked Ghanaians and Black Stars supporters for their encouragement and support following the end of his tenure as head coach of the national team.
The Ghana Football Association and the Portuguese coach mutually agreed to terminate his service agreement on Thursday, bringing an end to his second spell in charge of the Black Stars.
Queiroz returned to lead Ghana with the responsibility of guiding the team through preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. However, his tenure ended following defeats in Ghana’s opening two AFCON 2027 qualifying matches.
The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké before suffering a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in Accra, despite taking a two-goal lead in the first half.
In his farewell message, Queiroz expressed appreciation to Ghanaians and supporters of the national team for their passion and support throughout his time with the Black Stars.
“To the Ghanaian people and all Black Stars supporters, thank you for your passion, support and warmth. I will always carry Ghana with me with respect and affection.”
The former Real Madrid and Portugal coach also reaffirmed his belief in the current generation of Black Stars players, urging the public to continue supporting them despite the team’s recent difficulties.
“Believe in these players. Protect them. Support them,” Queiroz said.
“The talent and potential are there. With unity, support and the right environment, this generation can achieve great things for Ghana.”
Queiroz also thanked the Ghana Football Association, particularly its President, Kurt Okraku, for the opportunity to lead the national team, while acknowledging the support of his technical staff and the players who represented Ghana during his tenure.
“It has been an honour to serve Ghana and the Black Stars. I sincerely thank the Ghana Football Association and particularly its President for their trust and for the opportunity to lead such a proud football nation,” he said.
The Portuguese coach explained that he arrived in Ghana determined to help build a stronger future for the Black Stars and contribute to the development of local football talent, although he acknowledged that the necessary conditions to achieve those objectives were not fully established.
Queiroz concluded his farewell message by expressing pride and gratitude for the opportunity to serve Ghana.
“I leave with respect, gratitude and pride,” he said.
His departure leaves the Ghana Football Association with the task of appointing a new head coach as the Black Stars seek to recover from their disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
