Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren remains confident that Ghana have the quality to turn their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign around, despite a difficult start to the competition.
The Swedish trainer believes his players have the ability to produce good football and create enough scoring opportunities to secure victory against Somalia.
Ghana are scheduled to host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return encounter on Monday, November 16.
The two matches present an important opportunity for the Black Stars to revive their qualification hopes after losing their opening Group C fixtures against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Thursday’s match, Björkegren expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities, insisting that the players have what it takes to deliver a positive performance.
“We have the potential to play good football and create chances to win the game against Somalia,” he said.
Ghana’s consecutive defeats have placed the team under pressure to secure their first points in the group and keep their hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive.
The Black Stars will also be eager to return to the continental showpiece after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The 2027 edition will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with Ghana hoping to secure a place among the teams competing for the continental title.
With two matches against Somalia coming up within a few days, the Black Stars will be looking to make the most of the opportunity to get their qualifying campaign back on track.
