2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars are determined to beat Somalia after poor start – Henry Asante Twum

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars will approach their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Somalia with a positive mindset as they seek to revive their campaign.

Ghana will regroup this week ahead of their Matchday 3 and 4 fixtures, having endured a difficult start to the qualifying campaign.

The four-time African champions suffered consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia, losing 2-0 and 4-2 respectively in their opening Group C matches.

Those results have left Ghana bottom of the group without a point, increasing the pressure on the team to secure maximum points from their doubleheader against Somalia.

However, Asante Twum insists the Black Stars remain determined to turn their fortunes around.

“The Black Stars will go into the Somalia games with a positive mindset to win,” he told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show.

“It has been a difficult start for the team, but the GFA is doing everything possible to ensure the team return to winning ways,” he added.

Meanwhile, the interim technical team, led by Kim Lars Björkegren, is expected to announce Ghana’s final squad this week ahead of the two encounters.

Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.