With Ghana bottom of Group C, Felix Afena-Gyan is calling on fans to fill the stands as the Black Stars chase must-win results against Somalia.
Felix Afena-Gyan has a message for Ghana: the Black Stars need you now. As the team prepares for a pivotal double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the forward is asking supporters to turn out in force and stand behind a squad under pressure.
The two games come on Matchdays 3 and 4. The first is on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium, and the return leg follows on Monday, November 16. For a side with Ghana's pedigree, anything less than maximum points would be a major setback.
The campaign has started badly. The Black Stars lost to both Ivory Coast and The Gambia during the September-October international window, and the four-time African champions now sit at the foot of Group C. Qualification is still within reach, but the margin for error is shrinking quickly.
Afena-Gyan, who has been named in the squad for these fixtures, says the players will give everything and asked fans to keep showing their love and backing. That support could matter, especially with Ghana desperate to return to the AFCON finals after missing the 2025 edition.
Two matches, six points on offer, and a nation waiting for a response. For the Black Stars, the road back to the continental stage begins against Somalia.
