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CAFCON 2027: Kofi Adams urges Ghana’s technical staff before Somalia

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Ghanaian Sports Minister Kofi Adams calls on the interim technical staff of the Black Stars to take their share of responsibility before the two matches against Somalia, on 12 and 16 November at Essipong. Bottom of Group C after two defeats to Ivory Coast and Gambia, Ghana is fighting for qualification, and the minister says he has done his part, according to MyJoyOnline.

Ghanaian Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams is calling on the interim technical team of the Black Stars, the Ghana national football team, to do its part ahead of the two matches against Somalia. He told journalists he had himself fulfilled his role with the players, particularly regarding their collective mindset, according to MyJoyOnline.

The two matches, which count for matchdays three and four of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, are scheduled for 12 and 16 November at the Essipong stadium. Ghana occupy the last place in Group C after two consecutive defeats, against Ivory Coast and Gambia. According to MyJoyOnline, these matches are decisive for the Black Stars' hopes of qualifying for AFCON 2027, after missing the previous edition.

This statement comes as Ghana have called up 26 players for this double fixture.

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