Interim Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has pledged an attack-minded performance from Ghana when they face Somalia in Thursday's crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium.
The Swedish tactician is preparing for his first match in charge of the four-time African champions, who are under pressure to revive their qualification campaign after losing their opening two Group C fixtures.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Björkegren made his intentions clear, insisting the Black Stars will play on the front foot and look to overwhelm Somalia with attacking football.
"We want to play. We want to create chances. We want to move forward. We want to score goals."
Ghana head into the encounter knowing victory is essential after a disappointing start to the qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars opened with a 2-0 defeat away to Côte d'Ivoire before suffering a 4-2 loss to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving them rooted to the bottom of Group C without a point.
Thursday's clash marks the first of two consecutive matches against Somalia, with the reverse fixture also scheduled to be played at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Monday, November 16.
With their AFCON hopes hanging in the balance, Ghana are targeting maximum points from the double-header to climb back into contention for qualification.
The Black Stars are determined to return to the continental finals after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco—their first absence from the tournament since 2004.
Björkegren will now hope his attacking philosophy inspires an immediate response as Ghana chase a first win of the campaign and reignite their quest to qualify for the 2027 AFCON, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
