Somalia coach Yusuf Ali Nur says his team is ready to face Ghana in Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Takoradi.
Both sides are desperate for their first points in Group C after losing their opening two matches. Somalia suffered defeats against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, while Ghana lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire before falling 4-2 at home to The Gambia.
Despite their poor start, Nur believes his players have the attacking quality and belief to upset the four-time African champions.
"We arrived in Ghana, and we are ready to play the game against Ghana. We are well prepared, Alhamdulillah," he said.
Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren will lead Ghana into the encounter, knowing that victory is crucial to keeping their qualification hopes alive.
The two teams will meet again on Monday, November 16, at the same venue, with Ghana targeting maximum points from the double-header to revive their AFCON 2027 campaign.
By: Pascal Amoah
