Black Stars: We have the quality to beat Somalia – Frimpong Manso
Ghana is searching for a first win as far as the qualifiers are concerned after back-to-back defeats to Cote d'Ivoire and Gambia, losing the latter at home.
Former Ghanaian footballer Stephen Frimpong Manso has expressed confidence that the Black Stars should triumph over Somalia in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana currently stands in need of a win, as they have suffered consecutive defeats against Cote d’Ivoire and Gambia, with the latter taking place on home soil.
The national team, which has claimed four AFCON titles, will face Somalia in a doubleheader during the next international break, with victory in both matches expected to propel them back onto a path towards the continental tournament.
Despite the recent surge of African nations demonstrating prowess in football, Manso remains optimistic that Ghana's quality will suffice to overcome Somalia. Speaking to Sporty FM, Manso stated, "The fact that we are calling for domestic players to play doesn’t mean Somalia is not a good side. Football today has seen a lot of development; several teams get the opportunity to qualify for tournaments, and the number of teams has also been increased, as well as the regional tournaments, which are giving these countries exposure."
Manso continued, "But comparatively, when we are talking about football, we don’t have to struggle to win against Somalia. I think we should be able to win at home no matter the players we parade."
Manso anticipates Somalia to be on the rise, yet he maintains that with a strong performance from his team, Somalia would not be able to withstand Ghana's efforts. The two crucial matches are slated for November 12 and 16.
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