2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Ghana will qualify for tournament despite difficult start, says Ernest Nuamah

Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah remains confident the Black Stars can secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite their disappointing start to the qualifying campaign.

The four-time African champions are bottom of Group C without a point after suffering defeats in their opening two matches.

Ghana began their campaign with a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast before surrendering a two-goal advantage to suffer a 4-2 defeat against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars now face a crucial double-header against Somalia as they seek to revive their qualification hopes, with both matches scheduled to take place in Ghana.

Nuamah, who plays for French side Olympique Lyon and has been excused from the squad for the upcoming fixtures, has acknowledged the team's struggles but insists they remain determined to reach the tournament.

Speaking to CANAL+, the forward admitted Ghana were going through a difficult period but expressed confidence that the team could turn their fortunes around.

"Ghana has always been one of the top countries in Africa, but now we have not had good results, and it has been a difficult moment for us, but at the end of the day, we are still Ghana," the Olympique Lyon forward said.

"We will definitely come up, and we will do everything possible to qualify for the AFCON. It is not done yet; even though we have had a little bit of struggle, we will achieve our goals and play in the tournament," he added.

Ghana will host Somalia on Thursday, November 12, before the two sides meet again on Monday, November 16, at the Essipong Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars are seeking a return to the continental showpiece after missing out on the previous edition staged in Morocco.