GFA leadership ‘pained’ by Black Stars’ poor AFCON qualifying start – Henry Asante Twum

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum expressed the association's deep disappointment with the Black Stars' underwhelming start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The team suffered two consecutive losses, suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Ivory Coast, followed by a 4-2 loss against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

These results have left Ghana at the bottom of Group C with no points, heightening pressure on both the team and its coaching staff. Asante Twum acknowledged the frustration of supporters and the need for accountability, stating that the GFA understands the fans' pain and acknowledged the leadership, including coach Carlos Queiroz, took responsibility for the poor performances.

He added that the association is committed to charting a new course, with an ongoing review process to determine the path forward for the national team. The disappointing campaign prompted the resignation of Queiroz, who stepped down following the poor AFCON qualifiers. The Black Stars are now set to face Somalia in a double-header the following month, with an interim technical team overseeing the matches at the Accra Sports Stadium.

A five-member search committee, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the GFA, is poised to identify a new head coach following the Somalia fixtures as Ghana endeavors to revive their qualifying campaign.