Carlos Queiroz prepares Ghana for AFCON qualifier against The Gambia

Ghana national team head coach Carlos Queiroz is preparing for a critical 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium. Following a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening match, the Black Stars are under pressure to secure their first points in Group C.

Queiroz has addressed several challenges facing the squad, including the absence of key players such as Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo. He has urged supporters to focus on the available players rather than criticizing those missing from the lineup. The coach emphasized that building a championship team requires squad consistency and a settled core rather than constant wholesale changes.

Regarding his own tenure, Queiroz stated that his future with the team will be determined by results, noting that ‘the god of football is results.’ He expressed an ambition to move beyond merely qualifying for tournaments, aiming instead to build a side capable of winning major trophies and achieving sustained success on the international stage.