Interim Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed his satisfaction with Ghana’s performance in Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Somalia, although he admitted his side should have been more clinical in front of goal.
The Black Stars secured their first win of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Essipong Sports Stadium, thanks to goals from Jonas Adjei Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan.
Despite the convincing result, Ghana missed several opportunities to increase their advantage, with captain Jordan Ayew seeing an early penalty saved before the hosts squandered a number of second-half chances.
Speaking after the match, Björkegren praised his players for their overall display, insisting the performance was entertaining and deserved the three points.
“I think it was good football. We entertained the fans, created more chances and played pretty well. I think we had total control in the end and deserved the three points. Even though we missed a couple of chances, especially the penalty, it is what it is. Overall, I’m happy with what the boys did.”
The victory marked Björkegren’s first competitive match in charge of the Black Stars and ended Ghana’s difficult start to the qualifying campaign following defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
The result also lifted the four-time African champions from the bottom of Group C to third place, revitalising their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.
Ghana will now shift their focus to the reverse fixture against Somalia on Monday, November 16, where another victory would further strengthen their chances of progressing to the continental tournament.
