Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana are determined to make the most of their opportunity as they prepare for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Somalia.
The forward insists the squad understands the importance of the assignment and remains focused on securing the results needed to revive Ghana’s qualification campaign.
Ghana head into the Somalia fixture under pressure following a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign, having suffered defeats against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. Those results have increased expectations on the team to respond positively and demonstrate their determination to return to winning ways.
Thomas-Asante believes the players are united in their mission and confident in their ability to rise to the occasion. He says the squad possesses the necessary quality to deliver, but must translate that confidence into performances on the pitch.
The Coventry City attacker also highlighted the importance of the two matches against Somalia, stressing that the team cannot afford to approach the fixtures lightly. He believes the preparation under interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical staff has provided the players with a useful opportunity to prepare for the challenge.
“We understand the task at hand and everyone is here on a mission. We are here knowing we have to maximize this opportunity. We believe we have that quality and we can show it in these games,” Thomas-Asante stated.
Ghana will host Somalia in the first encounter on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium before the two countries meet again on Monday, November 16, for the return fixture.
The Black Stars are bottom of Group C without a point after losing 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire and suffering a 4-2 home defeat against The Gambia.
Having missed the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, Ghana are desperate to avoid another qualification disappointment. The double-header against Somalia therefore represents a crucial opportunity for the four-time African champions to collect maximum points and reignite their campaign.
Thomas-Asante and his teammates will be hoping their confidence translates into results as Ghana seek to give their supporters renewed belief in the national team.
