{
  "id": 9510004,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: The aim is to qualify – Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of Ivory Coast clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/2027-afconq-the-aim-is-to-qualify-black-stars-coach-carlos-queiroz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:27:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-the-aim-is-to-qualify-black-stars-coach-carlos-queiroz-ahead-of-ivory-coast-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's national football team, known as the Black Stars, has made it their priority to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, according to head coach Carlos Queiroz. The opening match of their journey is against reigning African champions Ivory Coast at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, with the game set to kick off at 19:00 GMT. This match marks the beginning of Ghana's campaign to reach the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.\n\nQueiroz emphasized that winning qualification is the first step before focusing on the finals. He acknowledged the challenge posed by the talented Ivory Coast team but expressed confidence in his own players to compete against their West African rivals. For Queiroz, this game is merely one milestone in their quest for success. He anticipates an open and exciting contest, where both teams are eager to start their qualifiers with a win.\n\nThe Ghanaian coach expects a thrilling matchup between two sides filled with great players and coaches, promising fans a delightful experience. Following the match in Bouaké, Ghana will return to Accra to play Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later, before heading to Morocco for a friendly game on 4 October.",
  "summary": "Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars’ immediate priority is to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting Thursday’s opener against Ivory Coast is only the first step toward that goal. The Black Stars face the reigning African champions at Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Thursday, with kick-off at […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Bouaké 1984, Bouaké 2026: Ghana Black Stars face an old ghost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bouake-1984-bouake-2026-ghana-black-stars-face-an-old-ghost",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:57:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘The most important players are here’ – Queiroz shrugs off Ghana’s injury crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-most-important-players-are-here-queiroz-shrugs-off-ghanas-injury",
        "published": "2026-09-23T19:48:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}