Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie has urged Ghanaians to remain optimistic about the Black Stars’ chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite the team’s difficult start to the campaign.
The Black Stars are under pressure after losing their opening two Group C qualifiers, but Afriyie believes qualification remains within reach if the team responds positively in the remaining matches.
“Let’s be positive about the Black Stars. Qualification is still possible.”
The four-time African champions have endured a difficult start, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Those results have left the Black Stars bottom of Group C without a point after two matches.
Ghana are aiming to return to the continental showpiece after missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco.
Ghana will be aiming to revive their AFCON campaign in the crucial double-header against Somalia at the Essipong Stadium this afternoon, knowing that victories in both matches would significantly improve their chances of securing a place at the 2027 tournament.
