Interim Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren is confident Ghana can complete a double over Somalia after guiding the four-time African champions to a crucial 2-0 victory in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.
Goals from Jonas Adjei Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan secured Ghana’s first win of the qualifying campaign, handing Björkegren a dream start to life as Black Stars coach.
The victory ended Ghana’s two-match losing streak in Group C and revived the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.
Speaking after the match, the Swedish tactician praised his players for their dominant display, believing they fully deserved the three points despite failing to convert several scoring opportunities.
“I think it was good football. We entertained the fans. We created more chances and played really well. I think we had total control in the end and deserved the three points.”
Björkegren admitted his side could have won by a bigger margin after missing an early penalty but expressed satisfaction with the overall performance.
“Even if we missed a couple of chances, especially the penalty, it is what it is. Overall, I’m happy with what the boys did.”
The interim coach is now looking ahead to Monday’s reverse fixture against Somalia and believes the Black Stars have what it takes to secure another victory.
“I’m pretty sure we can do the same thing here in a few days again.”
Ghana will return to the Essipong Sports Stadium on Monday, November 16, aiming to complete a double over Somalia and further strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
