Ghana name ex-Man United assistant as new manager ahead of World Cup match against England

Football
14 Apr 2026 • 7:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ghana name ex-Man United assistant as new manager ahead of World Cup match against England

  • Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Ghana's new head coach, two months before the World Cup finals.
  • He replaces Otto Addo, who was sacked 72 days before the tournament following defeats by Austria and Germany last month.
  • Queiroz brings substantial World Cup experience, having previously managed South Africa, Portugal, and Iran.
  • His career also includes two spells as assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and a brief stint as Real Madrid boss.
  • Queiroz's first match in charge will be Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama on 17 June, followed by a fixture against England six days later.

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