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  "id": 10796717,
  "title": "‘We have to say sorry’ – Queiroz apologises after Ghana’s humiliating defeat to Gambia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/we-have-to-say-sorry-queiroz-apologises-after-ghanas-humiliating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T22:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/we-have-to-say-sorry-queiroz-apologises-after-ghanas-humiliating-defeat-to-gambia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed deep regret over Ghana's shocking 4-2 loss to The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. The defeat eliminated Ghana's chances of qualifying for the tournament, leaving the team bottom of Group C without a point after two matches. Despite taking an early two-goal lead, Ghana suffered a remarkable comeback by The Gambia, who secured all three points and left the Black Stars struggling at home. Following the match, Queiroz and his coaching staff, as well as the players, were deeply saddened by the outcome and felt compelled to apologize to the fans who witnessed the historic defeat.",
  "summary": "Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has apologised to Ghanaian supporters following his side’s humiliating 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead to suffer their second consecutive defeat in Group C, leaving their hopes of qualifying for next year’s […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lawrence-ati-zigi-dropped-benjamin-asare-starts-for-ghana-against",
        "published": "2026-09-29T15:27:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Ghana surrender two-goal lead to lose to Gambia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/afcon-2027q-ghana-surrender-two-goal-lead-to-lose-to-gambia",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Ghana suffer second straight defeat as The Gambia hit four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/2027-afconq-ghana-suffer-second-straight-defeat-as-the-gambia-hit-four",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:21:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Ghana suffer 4-2 defeat to Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ghana-suffer-4-2-defeat-to-gambia-in-afcon-2027-qualifiers",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:51:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}