{
  "id": 19777160,
  "title": "We can be more intense – Interim Black Stars coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/we-can-be-more-intense-interim-black-stars-coach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T07:52:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/we-can-be-more-intense-interim-black-stars-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren has called for his team to become more intense in their upcoming match against Somalia. Ghana secured a 2-0 victory over Somalia in their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Qualifier match, held at the Sekondi Sports Stadium. The win, Ghana's first after a series of losses, is a positive result, but the head coach emphasized the need for improvement. \"I think we can play the ball a bit faster than we did, especially in the first half,\" Björkegren stated during the post-match press conference. However, he also acknowledged the challenges posed by the heat. \"Of course we can improve on many aspects from today’s game, especially in terms of taking our chances,\" he concluded. In the group's other match, Ivory Coast moved closer to automatic qualification with a 2-1 win over The Gambia. This result puts Ivory Coast at the top of the group with 9 points and first place, while The Gambia is second with 8 points. Ghana currently sits in third place with 3 points and must win against Somalia on Monday to improve their chances of advancing.",
  "summary": "Interim Ghana coach Kim Lars Björkegren has said the team needs to be more intense when they face Somalia again on Monday. The Black Stars secured a 2-0 win over Somalia in a Group C Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Qualifier, at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday. While the result; Ghana’s first win […]",
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    "outlets": 4,
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
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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."
}