Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will approach their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia with a winning mentality.
The four-time African champions find themselves under immense pressure after opening their qualifying campaign with consecutive defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, leaving them bottom of Group C without a point.
A 2-0 defeat away to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké was followed by a disappointing 4-2 home loss to The Gambia, placing Ghana’s hopes of returning to the AFCON finals in serious jeopardy.
Despite the difficult start, Asante Twum remains optimistic that the Black Stars can turn their campaign around.
Speaking to Asempa FM, he insisted the team is fully focused on securing maximum points against Somalia.
“The Black Stars will go into the Somalia games with a positive mindset to win.”
He also revealed that the Ghana Football Association is working tirelessly behind the scenes to help the national team return to winning ways.
“It has been a difficult start for the team, but the GFA is doing everything possible to ensure the team returns to winning ways.”
Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before facing the East African side again at the same venue on Monday, November 16 in another must-win encounter.
The upcoming fixtures will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Black Stars following the departure of former head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Kim Lars Björkegren, who also serves as head coach of the Black Queens, has been appointed interim coach for the two qualifiers and is expected to name his final squad ahead of the matches.
With qualification hopes hanging in the balance, the Black Stars know that anything less than two victories could severely damage their chances of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
