Ghana

The opening rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying - and the international friendlies that followed - have left many of the continent's established contenders with plenty of areas to improve.

Carlos Queiroz has left his role as Ghana head coach for the second time in less than three months after the Ghana Football Association announced that the two parties had agreed to mutually terminate his contract on Thursday.

For Africa's national teams, the first international break of the 2026-27 season represents far more than merely the opening qualifying exchanges for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Former Arsenal and Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor told Antoine Semenyo to trust his ability and play without pressure, predicting the Ghana forward can establish himself as one of City's most important players.

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been appointed as Clubs and Player Relations Manager by the Ghana Football Association.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Mohammed Kudus' decision to withdraw from Ghana's squad for this 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying window was made to avoid risking a setback in the Tottenham forward's recovery from injury.

Ghana forward Iñaki Williams announced on Friday he is retiring from international football.

Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana men's head coach after initially taking the reins for a brief stint ending in a World Cup round of 32 exit.

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