Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has urged Ghana to take full advantage of their upcoming double-header against Somalia as they look to revive their struggling 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign.
The four-time African champions face Somalia in two crucial Group C matches, with the first encounter scheduled for Thursday at the Essipong Sports Stadium before the return fixture.
Ghana head into the games under pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening two qualifiers.
The two defeats have left Ghana bottom of Group C without a point, making wins in both games vital to their chances of qualifying.
However, Thomas-Asante believes Ghana have enough quality in the squad to turn things around and has challenged his teammates to make the most of the opportunity.
“We are not here to joke around or anything. We are here knowing we have got to put our best foot forward and to maximise this opportunity. You look around the squad, we've got the quality,” he said.
The Coventry City striker insists the players understand the importance of the double-header and are determined to doll out nerve-cracking performances.
“We understand the task at hand, and everyone is here on a mission. We are here knowing we have to maximise this opportunity. We believe we have that quality and we can show it in these games,” he added.
Ghana are desperate to return to the AFCON tournament after missing the 2025 edition in Morocco.
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will host the 2027 tournament, and Ghana will be eager to avoid missing out on another AFCON competition.
By: Pascal Amoah
