KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Queiroz resigned as Ghana coach after his team’s game. world cup The campaign has ended with Disappointing 1-0 loss to Colombia in the first knockout stage.
“While we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, we can proudly say that we have respected Ghana’s colors and restored respect and confidence in the Black Stars on football’s highest stage,” Queiroz wrote in an Instagram post addressed to the country late on Sunday.
When the 73-year-old Portuguese coach took over, Ghana had lost four games in a row. Appointed in April Like I was fired. Otto Addo Instead of.
After losing to Mexico and drawing with Wales in their World Cup preliminaries, Ghana began the tournament with a win over Panama in Group L. Despite losing to Croatia in the final group match, the team did enough to advance to the top three with a goalless draw against England.
Against Colombia, the team only had eight shots. None of them were goals.
“Soccer, like life, teaches us a timeless lesson: Win or learn,” Queiroz wrote. “I end this journey with pride in what we have achieved, but also with a healthy sense of frustration from those who always wanted something more. Reaching a higher level should not be the destination; it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.”
He appears to be accusing the Ghana Football Association of not doing enough to support the team.
“The future of the Black Stars is not built only on the pitch. Success for the Black Stars must start on the field by creating the best environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent,” he wrote.
Queiroz last month defended the decision to include Thomas Partey in the team Meanwhile, the player is awaiting trial in London on multiple rape charges. Partey missed the team’s opening game because he was denied a visa to Canada. Ghanaian government’s fierce reaction.
Partey will play in Ghana’s next match in the United States, There were boos from a very pro-England crowd.. They also played against Croatia and Colombia.
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