Also known as: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C
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Ghana’s Black Stars face another test of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium today following a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture. …
Black Stars Seek Winning Response Against GambiaDaily Guide
Ghana’s Black Stars face another test of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium today following a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture. …
Black Stars Seek Winning Response Against GambiaThe Ghanaian Times
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf will be the Centre Referee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier between Ghana and The Gambia. …
Moroccan ref for Ghana, The Gambia clashThe Ghanaian Times
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf will be the Centre Referee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier between Ghana and The Gambia. …
Moroccan ref for Ghana, The Gambia clashJoy Online
The Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has played down the impact of Ghana’s long list of absentees ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Accra. …
‘Our missing players are more important’ – Gambia coach fires shot at GhanaThe Chronicle
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf has been appointed to officiate Ghana’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier against The Gambia. …
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf appointed for Ghana, Gambia gameJoy Online
… Ghana opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké, with Malick Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié scoring for the hosts. …
AFCON 2027Q: ‘I was not happy that Ghana lost to Côte d’Ivoire’ – Carlos QueirozJoy Online
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the Black Stars’ crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Gambia. …
AFCON 2027Q: Alexander Djiku ruled out of clash against GambiaJoy Online
Nigeria came from behind to open their bid to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a 2-1 home victory over Madagascar. …
Nigeria come from benhind to win in AFCON 2027 qualifierJoy Online
Ghana’s task of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has become more difficult after The Gambia secured a 2-1 victory over Somalia in the other Group C fixture. …
2027 AFCONQ: Ghana under pressure as Gambia beat Somalia 2-1Former Black Stars player Mohammed Polo has rejected calls from fans and stakeholders for Ghana to withdraw from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, describing the idea as "senseless" and arguing instead that the team should reassess its approach and find solutions to its technical shortcomings.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars player Mohammed Polo has rejected calls from fans and stakeholders for Ghana to withdraw from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, describing the idea as "senseless" and arguing instead that the team should reassess its approach and find solutions to its technical shortcomings.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Asante Kotoko official Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh has pushed back against calls for GFA president Kurt Okraku's resignation and the dissolution of the Ghana Football Association, arguing that the government cannot expect influence over football governance without investing in the game. Okraku has faced scrutiny following poor performances by the Black Stars, including a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku, saying clubs "are in love" with his leadership despite mounting pressure following the Black Stars' 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Arhin highlighted financial and logistical support provided to clubs under Okraku's administration, while former GFA chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and former Ghana international Sam Johnson have called on Okraku to step down.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says he will not comment on the Black Stars' coaching situation following Carlos Queiroz's departure as head coach, stating that hiring and firing coaches is not his responsibility.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that GFA President Kurt Okraku must address the declining state of Ghana football, citing the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia and failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in two decades.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz blamed two soft goals conceded before half-time against The Gambia for damaging Ghana's confidence and changing the course of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Queiroz said the goals killed his players' morale and made them nervous, though he praised young substitutes Ibrahim Sulemana and Augustine Boakye for their impact.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the transparency of the Ghana Football Association's recruitment process for appointing Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, saying he does not trust the procedures. Vanderpuye's criticism comes after Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Carlos Queiroz has left his role as Ghana's head coach following a mutual agreement with the GFA, after the team suffered back-to-back defeats in 2027 AFCON qualifiers—a 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 home loss to Gambia. Queiroz, who served for about four months across two stints in 2026, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead Ghana.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Departing Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has called on Ghanaians to back the players despite recent poor results, including a 4-2 defeat to Gambia. He was relieved of his role on October 1 and cited the team's lacklustre 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and losses in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as contributing factors.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sports plans to invite the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation to explain the Black Stars' poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, following defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia that have left Ghana bottom of their qualifying group.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars surrendered a 2-0 lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat to Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier, prompting calls for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's resignation. Queiroz rejected the calls, arguing his departure would not solve the deeper problems facing Ghanaian football.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco will play Mali on October 4 after Ghana withdrew from the friendly, citing internal reasons. The match is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Grand Stade de Tanger, with Mali replacing Ghana following Tunisia's cancellation of their own friendly against Mali.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco cancelled its planned October international friendly with Ghana and will instead face Mali on 4 October in Tangier. Both Morocco and Mali have won their opening two matches in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Effia has called for the removal of Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and a complete overhaul of the country's football administration following the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia, citing the decline of Ghana football and calling for existing structures to be dismantled and rebuilt from grassroots to national level.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye said he doubted Carlos Queiroz's suitability for the Black Stars coaching role before his appointment, citing the coach's profile and age relative to the team's needs. Queiroz has won just one of seven games and lost Ghana's opening two 2027 AFCON qualifiers, leaving the team pointless at the bottom of their group.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has called for the disbandment of the Black Stars and dissolution of the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The loss came after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium and follows an earlier 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Group C.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Gideon Mensah acknowledged that "nothing worked" for Ghana in their 4-2 loss to The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium and took personal responsibility for the defeat, while noting the squad's challenges with several new players following withdrawals.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's 4-2 defeat to Gambia in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier doesn't affect his international football record, after the Black Stars squandered a two-goal lead.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire secured a 2-0 victory over Somalia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, with goals from Yann Ghoho and Bazamouna Touré in the 88th minute and added time respectively. Ghana's qualifying hopes face pressure after The Gambia defeated them 4-2 in an earlier match, leaving the Black Stars bottom of Group C without a point after two games.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz apologized after the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, their second consecutive loss in Group C that leaves them bottom of the group without a point after two matches.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C match. Coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players due to injuries to key players including Mohammed Kudus.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mustapha Kechchaf of Morocco will referee the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier between Ghana and The Gambia, with assistants from Morocco and Tunisia, and officials from Liberia and Nigeria completing the match officials team.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Kechchaf from Morocco will referee Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier against The Gambia, with officials from Morocco, Tunisia, Liberia, and Nigeria completing the match team. The match is scheduled for a 4pm kick-off.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has dismissed the significance of Ghana's missing players ahead of Tuesday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, claiming that The Gambia's five absent players who have scored 24 goals are more important losses. Ghana will play without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf has been appointed to officiate Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire. Kechchaf will be assisted by fellow Moroccan officials Lahsen Azgaou, Yassine Saadaoui and Amir Loucif.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz said he was "not happy" with the team's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but remains proud of their effort to win. Ghana next hosts The Gambia in their Group C match as they seek to bounce back from the loss.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has been ruled out of the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia after sustaining an injury in the opening match against Ivory Coast. The centre-back will miss Tuesday's fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium, leaving manager Carlos Queiroz without one of his core defensive pillars.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gambia defeated Somalia 2-1 in a 2027 AFCON qualifier Group C match, leaving Ghana three points behind after Thursday's 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana must now host The Gambia on Tuesday in a critical early test of their qualification campaign.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →