2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars must attack The Gambia but … – Agyemang-Badu

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the Black Stars to attack with vigor against The Gambia in their upcoming AFCONQ qualifier on September 29, but cautioned them to remain cautious defensively. Ghana will host the Scorpions at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the Black Stars searching for their first points of the campaign after a 2-0 defeat by Côte d'Ivoire.

Gambian footballers recently secured a 2-1 win over Somalia to start their qualifying campaign on a high note. Agyemang-Badu, speaking to Lawson TV, believes Ghana's home advantage should motivate them to take an aggressive approach against The Gambia. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need for defensive discipline, citing the Black Stars' history of conceding goals even when securing victories.

Ghana will be without captain Alexander Djiku, while head coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed that 22 players are fit for the match, with Ronald Donkor as the only remaining doubt. The Black Stars desperately need a win against The Gambia as they strive to end a seven-match winless run in AFCON qualifying and boost their chances of improving their Group C standing. The match is set to start at 16:00 GMT.