{
  "id": 3921625,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Ghana can compete with Ivory Coast without fear – Kurt Okraku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/2027-afconq-ghana-can-compete-with-ivory-coast-without-fear-kurt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-ghana-can-compete-with-ivory-coast-without-fear-kurt-okraku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will be able to compete with Ivory Coast in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches without any psychological barriers. Speaking to 3Sports, Okraku stated that the team has transcended the past disappointments that have historically hindered their performance in big matches. The Black Stars are set to face Ivory Coast in a Group C match at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on September 24, 2026, with the kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. This match marks Ghana's return to the AFCON finals after missing out on the previous edition in Morocco.",
  "summary": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars will travel to face Ivory Coast with confidence, insisting the team has moved beyond the psychological barriers that previously affected its performances in big matches. The Black Stars begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Elephants in September, with Okraku […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}