Ghana can still qualify for 2027 AFCON despite poor start, says Felix Afena-Gyan ahead of Somalia double-header

Black Stars forward Felix Afena-Gyan believes Ghana can still secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite losing their opening two matches.

Ghana have endured a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign, suffering consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia to leave them without a point after two matches.

The Black Stars now face a crucial double-header against Somalia this month as they seek to revive their qualification hopes for the tournament, which will be hosted in East Africa.

Afena-Gyan, who is expected to feature in the upcoming fixtures, has urged supporters not to give up on the team, insisting it is too early to rule Ghana out of the competition.

The forward also called on fans to turn out in their numbers to support the Black Stars as they look to get their campaign back on track.

"They [the fans] should come in their numbers to support us. We are going to give our best," he told Africa4Sports.

"There is always hope [that we can qualify for the AFCON]. It's a mistake to rule us out. Losing the two matches doesn't mean anything. Nothing is out of hand."

Afena-Gyan was among Ghana's goalscorers in their disappointing 4-2 defeat to The Gambia during the previous international break.

The Black Stars will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.