Ghana Football Association don finally announce am. Dem don appoint Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach for Black Stars. This one come just 58 days before World Cup kick off. The man wey be former Manchester United assistant manager go replace Otto Addo wey dem sack on 31 March. Addo get two friendly matches wey Ghana lose to Germany and Austria. Under am, Black Stars no even qualify for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Queiroz na 73-year-old Portuguese coach. The man talk say, “I accept this mission with the same passion and commitment that have guided me throughout my career.” Him yarn say Ghana na nation of talent, pride, and footballing soul. Him come add say him arrive with respect for Ghana history and belief for the future.
This coach get plenty experience for international football. Mozambique-born Queiroz lead Portugal to the last 16 for 2010 World Cup. Him also coach Iran for the past three World Cup editions. Him don hold coaching positions with Egypt, Japan, Colombia, and South Africa. For early 1990s, him lead Portugal sef.
Queiroz get strong connection with Manchester United. Him be Sir Alex Ferguson assistant for Old Trafford two times. First from 2002 to 2003, then from 2004 to 2008. For middle of those periods, him even become Real Madrid head coach. Most recently, him dey in charge of Oman but leave last month after dem no qualify for World Cup.
Now Ghana dey for World Cup Group L. Black Stars first match na against Panama on 17 June. Then dem go face England on 23 June. Last group match na against Croatia on 27 June. This summer tournament na USA, Canada and Mexico go co-host am.
The appointment come at critical time. Ghana need quick turn-around before World Cup start. Queiroz experience with different national teams go help Black Stars face England and other tough opponents. The man don coach for four continents already.
Ghana fans dey wait see wetin Queiroz go bring. The man pedigree na big one. Him don work with top players and teams for world football. But time dey short. Just 58 days remain before World Cup begin.
Queiroz first task na to organize the team quickly. Him need to study Ghana players and create strategy for Panama match. The World Cup group tough, but Black Stars get talent wey fit surprise people.
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