Carlos Queiroz, former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, is returning to the big stage of world football – this time as the head coach of Ghana for the upcoming World Cup. The Portuguese coach’s appointment to lead the Black Stars comes at a crucial time for the African team, which is looking to regain its prestige after disappointing results and secure a solid presence in the competition taking place this summer.
The 73-year-old veteran coach, known for being a key figure during Ferguson’s golden era at Old Trafford, where he helped shape some of football’s biggest stars, is now preparing for a significant challenge. After notable stints with Real Madrid and managing several national teams – including Portugal, Qatar, Iran, Colombia, and most recently, Oman – Queiroz has accepted the invitation from the Ghana Football Association to take charge of the senior team.
The decision follows the dismissal of Otto Addo, who was removed after heavy defeats to Austria and Germany, leaving the GFA in a delicate situation that required urgent change. According to sources close to the matter, Queiroz will immediately begin working with the squad in a race against time to prepare the team for the start of the tournament, which kicks off in just over two months.
Ghana’s presence in Group L of the World Cup puts the African team face to face with powerful nations such as England, Panama, and Croatia. The match against the English team, led by Thomas Tuchel, promises to be one of the most anticipated games of the group stage, with a keen eye on Ghanaian talent, especially forward Antoine Semenyo, a former target of Manchester United and currently one of the stars of Manchester City.
The expectation is that Queiroz will leverage his vast experience and deep knowledge of international football to transform Ghana into a competitive and unpredictable team, capable of surprising and advancing to the later stages of the tournament. The weather conditions in the United States, host of the World Cup, and the ongoing improvement of infrastructures and strategies among African teams raise hopes for a solid performance.
Queiroz’s return to the big stage has not gone unnoticed by fans of Manchester United, who still hold a great admiration for the Portuguese coach, recognized for his decisive contribution over the years at the English club. Now, his mission is to lead Ghana to shine in the World Cup, writing yet another chapter in a career already filled with successes and challenges overcome. The football world will be attentive to this new phase of Carlos Queiroz, which promises to stir expectations and leave his mark on the World Cup.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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