AFCON 2027: Ghana beat Somalia 2-0 and move up to third
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Foroyaa
Ghana beat Somalia 2-0 and moved up to third place in AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with three points. The Gambia, beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast in Bouaké, remain second on six points, according to Foroyaa.
In AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Ivory Coast (the Elephants) remain top of Group C on nine points after their 2-1 win over The Gambia in Bouaké, according to Foroyaa. Ivorian midfielder Malick Yalcouyé opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and Ivorian striker Sepe Elye Wahi doubled the lead seven minutes later. Gambian striker Musa Barrow reduced the deficit six minutes before half-time, but the Scorpions could not come back to level.
The Gambia occupy second place with six points, under head coach Johnathan McKinstry. Ghana, who beat Somalia 2-0, climb to third place with three points.
On Tuesday, The Gambia host Ivory Coast at the Independence Stadium in Bakau for the return fixture.
