{
  "id": 4151916,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Ghana will face a tough Ivory Coast team – Kurt Okraku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/2027-afconq-ghana-will-face-a-tough-ivory-coast-team-kurt-okraku",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T08:34:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-ghana-will-face-a-tough-ivory-coast-team-kurt-okraku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence in the Black Stars heading into their key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire. The match will take place at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on September 24, with the kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Okraku highlighted Ghana's improved organization and performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that they have progressed from being the lowest-ranked team to 24th in the world rankings. He emphasized that Côte d'Ivoire is a formidable opponent, but the Black Stars have overcome past psychological blocks and will approach the game with newfound confidence and competitiveness.",
  "summary": "Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars have made significant progress and will head into their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire with renewed confidence. The four-time African champions travel to face the Ivorians at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 24 September, with kick-off […]",
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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."
}