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Football: George Afriyie calls for Ghana’s best players for 2027 AFCON

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George Afriyie, former vice-president of the Ghana Football Association, has called on the Black Stars to bring together their best players to revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Ghana lost its first two matches and will face Somalia in November, according to MyJoyOnline.

George Afriyie, former vice-president of the Ghana Football Association, has called on the Black Stars to bring together their best players for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, reports MyJoyOnline. Ghana lost its first two games, against Ivory Coast (2-0) in Bouaké and then at home (4-2).

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