2027 AFCONQ: Losing to Ivory Coast was disappointing – Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says he was disappointed by Ghana’s defeat to Côte d’Ivoire but remains encouraged by the commitment shown by his players. The four-time African champions began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 loss in Bouaké last Thursday, where debutant Malick Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié scored […]
Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Ghana's national football team, expressed disappointment over his team's 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Queiroz acknowledged that the result was disheartening, but emphasized that the Black Stars demonstrated a positive mindset during the game.
The Portuguese coach pointed out that his players had tried to secure a win, which he viewed as a commendable effort. Despite this setback, Queiroz remains optimistic about the team's prospects. He believes the Black Stars' performance warranted praise, even in the face of defeat. Ghana will have the opportunity to avenge their loss against The Gambia in their next Group C match at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the game scheduled for 16:00 GMT.
The defeat in Bouaké, however, has highlighted the importance of this upcoming match. A victory over The Gambia would provide Ghana with their first points of the qualifying campaign, and it would bolster their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON, following their absence from the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
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