Ghana's Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, has expressed confidence in his team's abilities ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. He believes Ghana are on equal footing with Côte d’Ivoire, their first opponents in Group C. The two teams will face each other at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 24 September. Queiroz's comments come after his reappointment as the team's coach.
The Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, and Queiroz is looking to make a strong start in the qualifiers. He expects an evenly matched contest against Côte d’Ivoire, saying "They are as good as us, so it will be 50-50." The Portuguese coach is optimistic about Ghana's chances, citing the team's potential to play good football.
After the away fixture against Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana will return home to face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 27 September. Queiroz is looking to build on this momentum as the team prepares for their upcoming matches. The coach's reappointment has brought new hope to the team and its fans.
In addition to their AFCON qualifying campaign, Ghana will play a high-profile friendly against Morocco at the Grand Stade de Tanger on 4 October. This match will provide an opportunity for Queiroz to assess his team's performance against top-level opponents. The friendly match will be an important test for the Black Stars.
The team's preparations for the upcoming matches have been complicated by player absences, according to Queiroz. The coach has also had to deal with the withdrawal of Mohammed Kudus from the squad. Despite these challenges, Queiroz remains confident in his team's abilities.
Asamoah Gyan has joined the Black Stars backroom staff in a new role, as part of the Ghana Football Association's efforts to strengthen the team's support staff. The team's manager, Ameenu Shardow, has also taken up a new role at the GFA diaspora. These changes are aimed at improving the team's performance.
The Black Stars will look to make a strong start in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and bounce back from their failure to qualify for the 2025 tournament. With Carlos Queiroz at the helm, the team is expected to show significant improvement. The coach's experience and expertise will be crucial in the team's success.
Key points
- Ghana's Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz believes his team is on equal footing with Côte d’Ivoire ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
- The team will face Côte d’Ivoire at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 24 September, followed by a match against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 27 September.
- Ghana will also play a high-profile friendly against Morocco at the Grand Stade de Tanger on 4 October.
