Ghana beat Somalia to claim first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Ghana secured a 2-0 victory against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Essipong Stadium. Goals from Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan provided interim coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren with his first win after a difficult start to the group stage.
Why it matters
This win is crucial for Ghana's national team morale and their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON tournament after a poor start.
Africa Cup of Nations Ghana beat Somalia to claim first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers Ghana beat Somalia to claim first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers Owuraku Ampofo Felix Afena-Gyan has now scored in back-to-back games for Ghana. Ghana Football Association Ghana returned to winning ways in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi on Thursday.
Goals from Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan secured all three points for the Black Stars, giving interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren his first victory in charge of the senior national team.
Ghana went into the encounter on Thursday under pressure after losing their opening two Group C matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, leaving them needing a positive result to revive their qualification hopes.
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