KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) 鈥� Carlos Queiroz has quit as Ghana coach after the team鈥檚 campaign ended with a at the first knockout stage.
鈥淲e cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honored the colors of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football鈥檚 greatest stage,鈥� Queiroz wrote in an Instagram post addressed to the country late on Sunday.
Ghana was on a four-game losing run when the 73-year-old Portuguese coach was as the fired 鈥檚 replacement.
Ghana lost to Mexico and drew with Wales in World Cup warmups before the team started the tournament with a win over Panama in Group L. A scoreless draw against England was enough for the team to progress as one of the best third-place finishers despite a loss to Croatia in their final group game.
Against Colombia, the team could only muster eight shots. None of them were on goal.
鈥淔ootball, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn,鈥� Queiroz wrote. 鈥淚 leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more. Reaching a higher level should never be the destination 鈥� it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.鈥�
He appeared to blame the Ghana Football Association for not doing enough to support the team.
鈥淭he future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana鈥檚 extraordinary football talent,鈥� he wrote.
Queiroz last month while the player awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape. Partey was unable to play the team鈥檚 opening game when he was refused a visa to Canada, leading to a .
Partey played in Ghana鈥檚 next game in the United States and was . He also played against Croatia and Colombia.
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