{
  "id": 18102956,
  "title": "Ibrahim Tanko proud to serve despite Black Stars’ AFCON struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ibrahim-tanko-proud-to-serve-despite-black-stars-afcon-struggles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ibrahim-tanko-proud-to-serve-despite-black-stars-afcon-struggles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ibrahim Tanko, interim assistant coach of the Ghana national football team, expresses pride in serving his country despite the team's struggles in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana has had a tough start to their Group C campaign, losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast and subsequently to The Gambia, leading to head coach Carlos Queiroz's dismissal. The GFA and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have formed a five-member committee to select a new head coach, with Kim Lars Björkegren currently leading the team on an interim basis. Tanko, who also manages Medeama SC, emphasizes that representing Ghana is a special honor and privilege, stating that he is determined to contribute to the team's efforts. The Black Stars will play against Somalia on November 12 and 16 in Ghana, with the interim team expected to announce their squad soon as they prepare for these crucial matches. Currently sitting at the bottom of Group C with no points from their opening two games, Ghana must secure maximum points against Somalia to improve their qualification prospects and hopes to return to the AFCON after missing the 2025 tournament in Morocco.",
  "summary": "Black Stars interim assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko says he is proud to serve Ghana despite the team’s difficult position in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana have endured a disappointing start to their Group C campaign, falling 2-0 to Ivory Coast in Bouake before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra […]",
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  },
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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."
}