2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars must respond against Somalia after second straight defeat – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz has urged his players to quickly respond to the Black Stars' second straight defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana lost 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving the four-time African champions without a point from their first two Group C matches. The Black Stars had hoped to bounce back from their 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire last Thursday, but The Gambia mounted a remarkable comeback to secure all three points, leaving Ghana facing a challenging path to qualify for the 2027 tournament.

Despite the disappointing start, Queiroz dismissed the notion that the defeat signaled a decline for his team, emphasizing the need for better preparation and organization in future games. Ghana now has no room for error as they seek to revive their qualification bid in the remaining Group C fixtures. The team will face Somalia twice in October at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the pressure mounting on Queiroz and his squad to deliver a strong comeback and keep their hopes of reaching the 2027 continental showpiece alive.