NEW YORK, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana coach in the wake of his side's World Cup campaign ending in the last-32 of the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
The 73-year-old led Ghana into the knockout stage with a solid performance in a group stage that saw a 0-0 draw with England, a 1-0 win over Panama and a 2-1 defeat to Croatia, but his side never looked like getting to grips with Colombia despite another organized defensive display.
"We 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's greatest stage," Queiroz wrote on social media.
"Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or you learn. I 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 - it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions," he added.
Queiroz was only appointed Ghana coach in April after Otto Addo was sacked following a run of defeats. In addition to the four games in the World Cup, he was also in charge for Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Mexico and a 1-1 draw with Wales. ■
