Kudus boost as desperate Ghana seek AFCON redemption
AFP Sport highlights Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde and Tunisia - four teams in trouble after poor starts to qualifying.
Ghana's football hopes have received a glimmer of optimism as Tottenham midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been made available for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Somalia. Kudus, who missed the 2026 World Cup and two previous AFCON losses to Ivory Coast and the Gambia, returns to the squad after previously being ruled out. Veteran striker Jordan Ayew, currently playing for Sheffield United, is also expected to return to the Ghanaian lineup.
However, the team will be without injured winger Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City. The loss to the Ivory Coast and the Gambia, coupled with the resignation of coach Carlos Queiroz, has left Ghana searching for redemption. The remaining matchdays will see Ghana and co-leaders Ivory Coast and Gambia battle it out at home and away matches.
Meanwhile, Nigeria has suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, leading to cries for a new era in Nigerian football after their poor World Cup performances. Cape Verde, despite their recent success in recent encounters with Spain and Argentina, face a tough challenge against Liberia. Tunisia, having failed to progress past the first round in the previous World Cup qualifying stages, are looking to bounce back in their Group H match against Libya.
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