2027 AFCONQ: Gambia’s win over Ghana not surprising – Johnathan McKinstry
The Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry says he was not surprised by his side’s 4-2 victory over Ghana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Scorpions staged a remarkable comeback at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, recovering from a two-goal deficit to secure all three points against the four-time African champions. […]
Johnathan McKinstry, the head coach of The Gambia national team, was not taken aback by his side's 4-2 win over Ghana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Gambian team staged an impressive comeback at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, coming from behind to secure a crucial three points against the four-time African champions.
Ghana took an early lead through goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan, making it 2-0. However, The Gambia equalized with two goals in five minutes, and they went on to win the match after the break. McKinstry, who has a deep connection with Ghanaian football, credited his understanding of the culture and football dynamics in Ghana for the victory.
He expressed particular satisfaction with his team's ability to score a fourth goal and secure the win in the closing stages. With this victory, The Gambia now has six points from their opening two Group C matches. The Scorpions will face Côte d'Ivoire in a double-header in October.
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