Ghana's chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have become more difficult following Gambia's 2-1 win over Somalia in their Group C match. The result leaves Ghana at the bottom of the group after the first round of matches. Ghana lost their opening match 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday. The Gambia took the lead through Ebrima Colley before Bilal Njie equalized for Somalia, but Mohammed Badamosi scored the winner.
The win for Gambia means Ghana now face a crucial test in their AFCON qualification campaign when they host The Gambia on Tuesday. Ghana are already three points behind both Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a positive result has taken on added importance. Carlos Queiroz, Ghana's coach, will be looking to avoid another difficult start to a campaign. Ghana had a disastrous start to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, earning just one point from their first two matches.
The 2027 AFCON qualifiers have got off to a thrilling start, with several teams vying for a spot in the tournament. Ghana, one of Africa's top footballing nations, will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing start. The Black Stars have a tough task ahead of them, but they have a talented squad and a new coach in Carlos Queiroz. Queiroz will be hoping to lead Ghana to their first AFCON title since 2015.
The Gambia's win over Somalia was a significant result for the Scorpions, who are looking to make a mark in African football. The team has been improving in recent years and will be looking to cause an upset in the qualifiers. Mohammed Badamosi's winning goal will give the team a boost of confidence as they prepare to face Ghana on Tuesday.
Ghana's coach, Carlos Queiroz, will be under pressure to deliver a positive result against The Gambia. The Portuguese coach has a wealth of experience in African football, having led several teams to the AFCON. He will be looking to use his experience to guide Ghana to a win and keep their qualification hopes alive.
The 2027 AFCON qualifiers are expected to be highly competitive, with several top teams vying for a spot in the tournament. Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and The Gambia are all expected to be among the top teams in Group C, but there are several other teams that could cause an upset. The qualifiers will be closely watched by football fans across Africa.
Ghana will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing start to the qualifiers when they host The Gambia on Tuesday. The Black Stars have a talented squad and a new coach in Carlos Queiroz, but they will need to produce a strong performance to get a positive result. The match will be a crucial test of Ghana's character and determination as they look to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
Key points
- Ghana lost their opening match 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire and are now three points behind The Gambia and Côte d'Ivoire in Group C.
- The Gambia's win over Somalia was their first match of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- Ghana host The Gambia on Tuesday in a crucial Group C match.
