Interim Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren says the Black Stars have the quality to play attractive football and create enough chances to secure victory over Somalia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ghana face Somalia in a crucial two-match qualifying tie, beginning at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12. The Black Stars will then travel for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.
The team are seeking their first win of the campaign after consecutive defeats by Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening two matches. Those results have left Ghana needing a significant improvement against Somalia to revive their qualification hopes.
Bjorkegren, speaking to the media before the double-header, said he was confident Ghana could respond positively despite their difficult start.
“We have the potential to play good football and create chances to win the game against Somalia,” he said.
The Swedish coach is serving as interim manager as Ghana attempt to recover from the early setbacks and remain in contention for a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament.
The Black Stars missed the 2025 edition in Morocco and are aiming to return to the continental competition. The 2027 tournament will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Ghana will hope the two fixtures against Somalia can provide the results needed to restart their qualifying campaign, with Bjorkegren backing his side’s ability to produce a stronger performance and claim the much-needed victory.