AFCON 2027Q: ‘Black Stars will go into Somalia games to win’ – Henry Asante Twum

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Henry Asante Twum remains optimistic ahead of the doubleheader clash against Somalia in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stating that the Black Stars will face their opponents with a positive mindset.

Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in Bouake, followed by a humiliating 4-2 loss to Gambia at home.

Black Stars sit at the bottom of Group C with no points and must win on matchdays three and four to keep their hopes of returning to AFCON alive.

Despite missing out on the previous AFCON edition in Morocco, Asante Twum told Asempa FM that he still believes the Black Stars can win.

"The Black Stars will go into the Somalia games with a positive mindset to win," he said.

"It has been a difficult start for the team, but the GFA is doing everything possible to ensure the team returns to winning ways."

Ghana will host Somalia on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium, followed by a return fixture on Monday, November 16.

After the departure of former coach Carlos Queiroz, Kim Lars Björkegren, who also doubles as Black Queens' head coach, will serve as the team's interim boss for the games.

Björkegren is expected to announce Ghana's final squad for the doubleheader on Monday, November 9.