Black Stars will qualify for 2027 AFCON despite poor start – Kofi Adams

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is currently seeking a new head coach for the national team, the Black Stars, following the departure of Carlos Queiroz. This comes after a poor start to their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where they suffered two consecutive losses against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

A five-member committee, set up by the GFA in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, will recommend a suitable candidate for the position. The committee is expected to make its recommendation on Thursday.

Sannie Daara, the former GFA Communications Director and currently a senior media officer at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), disclosed that over 400 coaches have applied for the vacant position. He attributed the large number of applicants to the respect Ghana enjoys in international football, stating, "Most of the coaches are looking for jobs, and most of them respect Ghana due to how we play."

Despite the high number of applicants, the GFA has announced that an interim technical team will oversee Ghana's next two AFCON qualifying matches against Somalia in November. The team is set to face Somalia in Matchday Three and Four fixtures at the Accra Sports Stadium, aiming to improve their performance and secure a spot in the 2027 AFCON tournament.

Currently, Ghana is at the bottom of Group C without any points, raising concerns about their chances of making it to the continental showpiece. The Black Stars had missed the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, failing to win any of their six qualifying matches.