2027 AFCONQ: GFA accepts responsibility for Black Stars’ poor start

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has acknowledged its role in the Black Stars' disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Currently sitting at the bottom of Group C with zero points, Ghana has suffered two consecutive losses against Ivory Coast and The Gambia. The team's campaign began with a 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast in Bouake, followed by a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Despite taking an early 2-0 lead in the second match, Ghana conceded four goals in their subsequent game, further aggravating the situation. Ghana's Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, admitted the GFA's responsibility for the team's poor performance, stating that no one can blame GPRTU (Ghana Police Service and Railway Union) for the Black Stars' lackluster start.

He emphasized that the leadership accepts the anger of Ghanaians and takes full responsibility for the current state of the team. To address the issue, the GFA has formed a five-member committee to oversee the search for a new head coach, with a report due to the Sports Ministry by October 9th. With only two matches remaining, Ghana faces a challenging task to salvage their qualification hopes.

The Black Stars are set to play against Somalia in a double-header in October at the Accra Sports Stadium. The 2027 AFCON tournament will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with Ghana looking to reclaim their place in the continental competition after missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco.