Carlos Queiroz’s decision to leave his position as head coach of the Black Stars was partly influenced by concerns over Ghana’s inadequate football infrastructure, according to Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum.
The GFA announced on October 1 that it had mutually agreed with the 73-year-old Portuguese coach to end his time with the national team following Ghana’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ghana have lost their first two Group C matches and are currently without a point.
The Black Stars began the campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké before suffering a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
According to Asante Twum, Queiroz was particularly unhappy that the Black Stars do not have a permanent training centre where the team can prepare for matches.
He said the Portuguese coach found it unusual that Ghana’s national team has to train at the same stadium where it plays its home matches.
Asante Twum explained that Queiroz believed the situation affected the quality of the playing surface and made it difficult for the team to have proper training conditions.
He added that the shortage of approved stadiums in the country had contributed to the problem, with only one venue currently meeting the required standards.
The GFA has formed a five-member committee to lead the process of selecting a new head coach for the Black Stars.
The committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Sports Ministry on October 9.
Ghana will next face Somalia in a double-header in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Black Stars are hoping to secure qualification for the tournament after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The 2027 AFCON will be hosted jointly by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
