2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars are determined to beat Somalia after poor start, says Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says the Black Stars will approach their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Somalia with a positive mindset and determination to win.

Ghana will regroup this week ahead of their Matchday 3 and 4 fixtures, having endured a disappointing start to their Group C campaign.

The four-time African champions suffered consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia, losing 2-0 and 4-2 respectively, to leave them bottom of the group without a point.

With their qualification hopes already under pressure, the Black Stars are eager to return to winning ways when they face Somalia in a double-header this month.

Asante Twum insists the team remains determined to turn its fortunes around, despite the difficult start.

"Black Stars will go into Somalia games with a positive mindset to win," he told Asempa FM.

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

Meanwhile, the interim technical team, led by Kim Lars Björkegren, is expected to announce Ghana's final squad for the two matches this week.

Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.