Queiroz resignation: Ghana says Black Stars coach has not stepped down

The future of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of Ghana's Black Stars remains unclear after the government said it has not received any official resignation from the Portuguese coach despite a message on social media that appeared to signal his departure.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams said authorities cannot rely on social media posts to confirm the end of a coaching appointment and insisted that Queiroz remains the team's head coach until formal procedures are followed.

"We have not received any resignation letter from the FA to that effect, and I don't take it that people resigned on social media. He wasn't appointed on social media, so I don't think that he resigned via social media," Mr Adams told Joy News.

The comments come after the 73-year-old coach posted a letter of appreciation following Ghana's elimination from the World Cup, a message many fans interpreted as a farewell.

Ghana awaits technical report

Mr Adams said the next step is for Queiroz to submit a comprehensive technical report on Ghana's World Cup campaign before any decisions are taken about the team's future.

"We have all been watching the games, and so we all appreciate that. We have not had the opportunity to engage him to get a detailed report. That report will surely come," he said.

According to the minister, the report will help identify the team's strengths and weaknesses and guide decisions on the direction of the Black Stars.

He said discussions about the coaching position would be based on evidence and consultations rather than public speculation.

World Cup exit sparks debate

Queiroz was appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the tournament after replacing Otto Addo, with expectations that he would lead Ghana through the expanded 48-team World Cup.

The Black Stars reached the knockout stage before their campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.

Since then, uncertainty over Queiroz's future has dominated football discussions, with questions over whether Ghana will continue with the experienced Portuguese coach or begin another search for a new technical leader.

The Sports Minister backed Queiroz's view that the Black Stars need rebuilding after the tournament, saying the team's next steps must be guided by a proper assessment of its performance.

Decision awaits review

Mr Adams said the authorities would wait for the coach's report before determining the way forward.

He stressed that any decision on the technical direction of the national team would follow official processes involving the Ghana Football Association and relevant stakeholders.

For now, Queiroz remains officially in charge of the Black Stars, leaving Ghanaian football fans waiting for clarity over whether his social media message marked the end of his tenure or simply the conclusion of his World Cup assignment.