Horrow show: Gambia stun Ghana as Black Stars’ AFCON nightmare deepens

Ghana suffered a heavy 4-2 loss to Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday night. This marked the team's second consecutive defeat in the qualifiers, intensifying the pressure on their qualification campaign. The match began with Ghana struggling to create significant chances in the opening stages.

The Gambia side registered their only shot on target after nineteen minutes. Despite a corner kick opportunity, the home side gradually found their rhythm. In the twenty-seventh minute, Nuamah converted a penalty to give Ghana the lead. Five minutes later, Afena-Gyan doubled Ghana's advantage with a free-kick.

Gambia mounted a resilient comeback almost immediately, responding just two minutes after Ghana's second goal. Captain Gideon Mensah received a penalty, which Mohammed Badamosi converted. The momentum shifted to Gambia, who continued to strengthen their position. Four minutes before halftime, Omar Colley equalized for Gambia after the Ghana defense failed to clear a ball from a throw-in.

The defensive fragility continued after the break. In the sixty-eighth minute, Ebrima Colley capitalized on another defensive error to score, giving Gambia the lead. In injury time, Ebrima Colley added a second goal and a third goal for Gambia, securing their historic victory. The defeat leaves Ghana's qualification hopes hanging in the balance after losing both of their opening two Group C matches. The Black Stars must quickly regroup for their next match against Somalia in November.