Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, suffered a dramatic 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 27, 2026, in their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The defeat left Ghana without a point from their opening two Group C matches. Ghana had taken a 2-0 lead but The Gambia staged a comeback to win the match. This loss follows Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké four days earlier.
Despite the difficult start to the qualifiers, Carlos Queiroz, Ghana's coach, insists that the Black Stars are not the problem. He emphasized that finding solutions to bring the team together is his priority. Queiroz stated, "The Black Stars was never a problem... It is not a problem, and it will never be a problem in the future, as far as we find the solutions to bring the team together." His comments suggest that he is focused on addressing the team's challenges rather than questioning the team's potential.
The two consecutive defeats have put pressure on Queiroz and his players to turn their campaign around. Ghana will return to action in October with a double-header against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium. A win in these matches is crucial for Ghana to revive their qualification hopes. The Black Stars are seeking to return to the continental showpiece after missing the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
The Gambia's victory over Ghana was a significant upset, with many expecting Ghana to win comfortably. The result has raised concerns about Ghana's form and teamwork. Queiroz's task is to address these issues and motivate his players to perform better in the upcoming matches. The coach's ability to find solutions and turn the team's fortunes around will be crucial in determining Ghana's chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.
The 2027 AFCON qualifiers have been a challenging start for Ghana, with the team facing an uphill battle to qualify. The team's performance has been criticized, with some calling for changes in the team's composition and strategy. However, Queiroz remains committed to finding solutions and improving the team's performance.
Ghana's next matches against Somalia are seen as critical in determining the team's chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON. A win in these matches will help to boost the team's morale and provide a much-needed impetus to their qualification campaign. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting a positive result and a return to form for the Black Stars.
The 2027 AFCON qualifiers continue in October, with Ghana facing Somalia in a double-header. The team's performance in these matches will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the tournament. With the right strategy and teamwork, Ghana can still turn their campaign around and qualify for the 2027 AFCON.
Key points
- Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz blames challenges, not the team, for two consecutive losses in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Ghana faces a tough task to qualify for the 2027 AFCON after losing to The Gambia and Côte d'Ivoire in their opening two Group C matches.
- The Black Stars will return to action in October with a double-header against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
