We can be more intense – Interim Black Stars coach

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 after consecutive defeats, is a relief, the head coach highlighted the need to improve.

"Yeah I think we can play the ball a bit faster than we did especially in the first half. But I respect the effort because the heat makes it not easy to play."

Björkegren, who was speaking at the post match press conference, also highlighted the teams inability to convert chances.

"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 a step closer to automatic qualification after a 2-1 win over The Gambia.

Thursday's win takes their points tally to nine points and in first place, followed by The Gambia in second.

Ghana are now third in the Group with 3 points and must win again on Monday, against Somalia, to enhance their chances of qualification.