Black Stars beat Somalia to secure first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, defeated Somalia 2-0 to earn their first win in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The victory provides a morale boost for interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the team continues its campaign.
Why it matters
The AFCON qualifiers are a major sporting event in Africa, and this win is crucial for Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 tournament.
The Black Stars have secured their first victory in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, defeating Somalia 2-0 at the Essipong Sports Stadium to get their Group C campaign back on track.
Ghana went into the encounter under pressure following a disappointing run of results, having gone five consecutive matches without a victory.
Interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren was therefore eager to secure maximum points against Somalia and give the team a much-needed boost ahead of their remaining qualifying fixtures.
The hosts started on the front foot and created several opportunities to take the lead, but captain Jordan Ayew missed a penalty, allowing Somalia to escape an early setback.
Ghana eventually broke the deadlock through defender Jonas Adjetey, who found the back of the net to give the Black Stars a deserved 1-0 advantage.
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