2027 AFCONQ: We will attack for 90 minutes against The Gambia – Carlos Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz, the coach of Ghana's national football team, has expressed his team's determination to attack relentlessly during their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against The Gambia on September 29th. The match will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Ghana aiming to recover from their 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture.

Queiroz has emphasized Ghana's need to dominate possession throughout the 90 minutes of play. "Give me the ball for 90 minutes. I promise, we attack. 90 minutes," he declared, expressing his willingness to collaborate with The Gambia's coach on how the game should be played. The veteran Portuguese coach believes that securing possession and maintaining control of the ball will be crucial for Ghana's success in the match.

In addition to possession, Queiroz stresses the importance of being positive and aggressive when Ghana has the ball. "After we keep the ball, we have to play with a positive mind and express our skills to go forward and try to score," he added. The coach remains confident that a stronger attacking display and improved finishing can help Ghana secure their first points of the campaign and potentially claim a victory against The Gambia.

Ghana's recent defeat to Côte d'Ivoire has heightened the significance of this match, as it will be essential for the team to regain momentum and return to AFCON after missing the 2025 tournament in Morocco. This absence ended a streak of more than two decades of consecutive appearances at the continental showpiece. Queiroz aims to guide his team to a positive result in Accra, thereby reviving their qualification campaign and maintaining Ghana's presence in the AFCON.