{
  "id": 10881509,
  "title": "Gambia stage dramatic comeback to beat Ghana in Accra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/gambia-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-ghana-in-accra",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T06:50:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/30/gambia-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-ghana-in-accra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gambia staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ghana 4-2 in a thrilling match at the Accra Sports Stadium. This result dealt a significant setback to Ghana's qualification hopes for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Carlos Queiroz made tactical changes, bringing back goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and fielding Brandon Thomas-Asante and Afena-Gyan in the starting lineup. Ghana controlled possession early on but failed to create scoring chances despite having the majority of the ball. In the 27th minute, Ernest Nuamah scored a penalty to give Ghana the lead. Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage six minutes later with a well-taken free-kick, putting Ghana firmly in control at 2-0. However, The Gambia quickly equalized through Mohamed Badamosi and restored parity with a goal from Omar Colley just five minutes later. The match remained competitive as Ghana pushed for a third goal, but Gambia struck again in the second half when Ebrima Colley capitalized on a mistake by Ghana's captain Gideon Mensah, making it 3-2. Ghana's pursuit of an equalizer intensified, but The Gambia secured the victory in stoppage time when Colley added a second goal of his own, delivering a dramatic and memorable upset in front of their home crowd. The result leaves Ghana's qualification aspirations hanging by a thread, while The Gambia celebrated a hard-fought triumph in Accra.",
  "summary": "The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, dealing a major blow to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification hopes. The post Gambia stage dramatic comeback to beat Ghana in Accra appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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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."
}