Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren is confident Ghana have the quality to produce good football and create scoring opportunities ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia.
Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.
The Black Stars are seeking their first victory in Group C after suffering consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening two matches.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the Swedish tactician expressed confidence in his players’ ability to rise to the occasion and secure victory.
“We have the potential to play good football and create chances to win the game against Somalia,” Björkegren said.
Ghana’s disappointing start has increased the pressure on the team to revive their qualification campaign and avoid missing out on another AFCON tournament.
The Black Stars missed the 2025 edition in Morocco and will be determined to secure a place at the 2027 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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