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Fifth World Cup for coach Queiroz after landing Ghana job
TL;DR
Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as the new national team coach for Ghana, marking his fifth World Cup appearance. He takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed after recent losses in World Cup preparation matches.
Then Iran coach Carlos Queiroz stands on the touchline during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B soccer match between Iran and USA at Al-Thumama Stadium. Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as national team coach which will take the Portuguese veteran to a fifth World Cup. Christian Charisius/dpa
Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as national team coach which will take the Portuguese veteran to a fifth World Cup.
The Ghana FA said late Monday that Queiroz, 73, succeeds Otto Addo, who was dimissed on March 31 after losing World Cup tune-up matches in Austria and Germany.
"This is not just another job, it's a mission," he said.
Four-time African champions Ghana play England, Croatia and Panama in the group stage of the June 11-July 19 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Black Stars reached the round of 16 in 2006 and the quarter-finals in 2010.
Mozambique-born Queiroz was Portugal coach at the 2010 World Cup and in charge of Iran at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
He has also coached national teams including Colombia and Egypt, clubs led by Real Madrid and is a former long-time Manchester United assistant coach.
Q&A
Why was Otto Addo dismissed as Ghana's national team coach?
Otto Addo was dismissed after Ghana lost World Cup tune-up matches in Austria and Germany.
How many World Cups has Carlos Queiroz coached in?
Carlos Queiroz will be coaching in his fifth World Cup after being appointed by Ghana.
What did Carlos Queiroz say about his new role as Ghana's coach?
Carlos Queiroz stated, 'This is not just another job, it's a mission,' emphasizing the importance of his new role.
