2027 AFCONQ: We created better chances than Ivory Coast despite defeat – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana's head coach, Carlos Queiroz, maintained that his team created more scoring opportunities in their 2-0 loss to Côte d’Ivoire in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Despite conceding two goals, Queiroz argued that his side displayed greater attacking penetration and created more chances than their opponents. "In terms of possession, Côte d’Ivoire were better than us, but in terms of attacking penetration and creating opportunities, we were better," Queiroz stated post-match.

However, Ghana failed to capitalize on their numerous clear-cut chances, with the Portuguese coach lamenting his team's inability to convert during crucial moments. Augustine Boakye, Benjamin Tetteh, and Kwasi Sibo all came close for Ghana, but ultimately, they couldn't score. The 73-year-old coach revealed that his team opted for a more direct approach as the game progressed, aiming to disrupt Côte d’Ivoire's defense.

He also commended the impact of substitute players Benjamin Tetteh and Felix Afena-Gyan, whose addition provided Ghana with additional attacking options and created further openings. Despite the defeat, Queiroz emphasized the need for improvement in Ghana's ability to score goals, as seen in their inability to score in this match.

The result leaves Ghana with no points from their opening Group C fixture, while Côte d’Ivoire leads the standings. The Black Stars will aim to bounce back when they host Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29, in their quest for their first points of the qualifying campaign.