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Queiroz leaves Ghana after AFCON collapse

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the departure of head coach Carlos Queiroz following a disastrous run of form that left the Black Stars reeling. The veteran Portuguese tactician leaves his post by mutual consent just weeks after returning to the role, following a historic collapse during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Algeria v Guatemala - International Friendly

Algeria turns to the man behind a historic achievement following Petkovic's departure

From Mediterranean gold to leading Algeria

The Black Stars Podcast - out now!

Why, with such an abundance of talent at home and across its diaspora, do Ghana’s Black Stars fall short on football’s biggest stages?

Neo Maema, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Binwell Katinji & Yankho Singo, Bafana Bafana vs Malawi, May 2025

WATCH: Maema & ex-Chiefs transfer target score as Bafana qualify for Chan finals after beating Malawi

Molefi Ntseki's men nullified a first-leg deficit by recording a home victory to qualify for the continental competition.

Sundowns midfielder delighted to return to Bafana ahead of CHAN qualifiers

Neo Maema returns to Molefi Ntseki's squad after missing the first leg in Lilongwe, hoping to inspire the team to reach the finals.

Kamohelo Mahlatsi & Tebogo Potsane, Malawi vs Bafana Bafana, May 2025

Setback for ex-Chiefs coach as Bafana suffer first defeat against Malawi in 24 years

The former SA Under-17 coach's men were in Lilongwe where they suffered a setback and have to recover in the second leg.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	9	8	0	1	14	5	9	24	W W W W L
2	Manchester City	9	7	0	2	20	10	10	21	L L W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	9	6	1	2	24	7	17	19	W L W W W
4	Chelsea	9	5	1	3	19	15	4	16	W L W W L
5	Liverpool	9	4	3	2	11	9	2	15	L W W L W

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