“I’m ready” – Carlos Queiroz embraces Black Stars challenge at unveiling

Newly appointed Ghana national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared himself fully prepared to take on the responsibility of leading the Black Stars.

The experienced Portuguese tactician was officially unveiled by the Ghana Football Association during a press conference held at the Alisa Hotel on Thursday, April 23.

Speaking at the event, Queiroz described his appointment as a great honour and expressed his determination to deliver success for Ghana.

“My first words are to express my gratitude. The federation, the government of Ghana, and the fans. It’s a privilege and an honour for me to be here today. It’s very special.

Since I arrived, I have felt the vibration. I realised the soul of the Black Stars is huge, and as a result, the expectations of the Black Stars are huge. This is the biggest challenge of my entire career, and I’m ready for that. I can promise that I will bring my forty years of experience to help,” Carlos Queiroz said.

The new coach emphasised unity as a key ingredient for success, calling on all stakeholders to work together in pursuit of a common goal.

“I trust, and I believe that with the support of my staff and the board and the fans, all together as one Ghana united, I believe and trust that we can bring success and happiness to the people of Ghana. In simple words, I can say I’m ready, and so let’s do it together.”

With his unveiling complete, Queiroz now begins his tenure in charge of the Black Stars, tasked with building a competitive squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.