Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCarlos Queiroz has resigned as Ghana's head coach after a three-month tenure, following the team's exit from the World Cup in the round of 32. The 73-year-old, who managed at his fifth consecutive World Cup, took over from Otto Addo in April. Ghana advanced from Group L after beating Panama, drawing with England, and losing to Croatia. Their World Cup journey concluded with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the first knockout stage. Queiroz, a former coach for Iran, Portugal, and Egypt, expressed pride in his achievements but also a desire for greater ambitions in an Instagram post. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Ghana’s lack of experience and inability to stay calm under pressure were decisive factors in the 1-0 defeat by Colombia that sealed their World Cup elimination

Only two teams from continent left standing, seven European teams, four from South America and three North Americans made it into last-16 draw.