2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars must be more clinical – Kim Lars Björkegren after win over Somalia

Interim Ghana Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren has emphasized the need for his team to be more clinical in their play following their 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite starting their qualifying campaign on a high note, the Swedish tactician acknowledged that his team lacked intensity in the first half, possibly due to the scorching heat affecting player performance.

The match was played at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Takoradi, where the Black Stars came out stronger in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities. However, Björkegren pointed out that the team must improve their speed of play, particularly when building attacks. He also highlighted the need for better finishing, stating that Ghana should have capitalized more on the chances they created.

Despite these areas for improvement, the interim coach remains confident in his team's ability to deliver another strong performance, particularly in their upcoming rematch with Somalia on November 16. A victory would propel Ghana to third place in Group C with three points, although their current goal difference remains negative at two following previous losses to Ivory Coast and Gambia.