Pointless and bottom of Group C, Ghana's Black Stars are targeting maximum points against Somalia to save their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
Ghana's Black Stars are fighting to rescue their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign, and the double-header against Somalia is now a must-win. The four-time African champions sit bottom of Group C with zero points, and the pressure is on.
The damage came in the opening two games: a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast, then a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia. For a football nation of Ghana's pedigree, that start has set alarm bells ringing across the country.
GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has promised a response. He said the team will go into the Somalia fixtures with a positive mindset and a clear intention to win. He admitted the start has been tough, but said the Association is doing everything it can to get the side back to winning ways.
The interim technical team, led by Kim Lars Björkegren, is expected to name the final squad for Matchdays 3 and 4 this week. Ghana host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return leg.
Six points from these two games would change the mood around the Black Stars. Anything less will leave Ghana's hopes of reaching the continental showpiece badly exposed.
