{
  "id": 10867149,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars are ‘not a problem’ – Carlos Queiroz after The Gambia thrashing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/2027-afconq-black-stars-are-not-a-problem-carlos-queiroz-after-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:35:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-black-stars-are-not-a-problem-carlos-queiroz-after-the-gambia-thrashing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz is confident that his team are not a problem despite their recent loss to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars, who are the four-time African champions, fell to a 4-2 defeat at Accra Sports Stadium, leaving them without a point from their opening two Group C matches. Despite leading by two goals early on, Ghana conceded four goals to The Gambia, leaving them with a difficult path to qualify for the tournament.\n\nQueiroz insisted that the Black Stars, himself included, are not the issue, emphasizing his focus on finding solutions to unite the team. The defeat came just four days after Ghana's initial loss to Côte d'Ivoire in their World Cup opener. The coach's priority is now to turn the team's fortunes around in their upcoming fixtures, including a double-header against Somalia in October. With no points from their first two matches, Ghana's qualification hopes are under significant pressure as they strive to reclaim their place in the continental showcase, which they missed in Morocco four years ago.",
  "summary": "Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars are not a problem despite suffering a second consecutive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, leaving the four-time African champions without a point from their opening […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘Nothing worked for us’ – Gideon Mensah takes responsibility for Gambia defeat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nothing-worked-for-us-gideon-mensah-takes-responsibility-for-gambia",
        "published": "2026-09-30T00:55:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Carlos Queiroz defends Ghana selections after Gambia defeat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/2027-afconq-carlos-queiroz-defends-ghana-selections-after-gambia",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:09:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Black Stars not the problem despite Gambia defeat – Carlos Queiroz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/black-stars-not-the-problem-despite-gambia-defeat-carlos-queiroz",
        "published": "2026-09-30T07:53:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}