Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as the new head coach of Ghana's national football team, replacing Otto Addo. His primary objective is to lead the Black Stars in the upcoming World Cup, where they will compete against England, Croatia, and Panama.
Former Real Madrid and Man United coach Carlos Queiroz appointed as Ghana boss
Ghana have confirmed the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach, replacing Otto Addo, who was sacked last month after a poor run of form.
Queiroz has now been tasked with leading the Black Stars to the World Cup. They have been drawn in Group L where they will face England, Croatia and Panama.
The 73-year-old took Portugal to the last 16 stage of the 2010 edition and was in charge of Iran for the past three editions of the tournament.
Queiroz started his coaching career with Portugal U20 in 1989, before his promotion to the senior side two years later, marking his first stint with the Selecao.
His biggest job came in 2003 when he was appointed as Real Madridās coach, either side of spells as Manchester United assistant coach.
Queiroz is familiar with African football, having guided Egypt to the 2021 AFCON final, where they lost to Senegal. He was also in charge of South Africa for two years.
The Portuguese coach is known for his pragmatism, and that could bode well for Ghana as they prepare for the World Cup.
Given the level of opposition they will face, particularly in England and Croatia, the Black Stars would need to be pragmatic to stand a chance of qualifying.
They have not progressed beyond the group stage since reaching the quarter-finals in 2010, where they lost to Uruguay.
Queiroz has two games to prepare Ghana for the World Cup ā a friendly against Mexico on May 22 and Wales on June 2.
Otto Addo was sacked due to a poor run of form leading up to the World Cup.
Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L of the World Cup.
Carlos Queiroz previously took Portugal to the last 16 in the 2010 World Cup and has coached Iran in the last three editions of the tournament.
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