Brandon Thomas-AsanteBlack Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says the team is determined to make Ghanaians proud by securing victory against Somalia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.Ghana will host Somalia in the first leg of their Group C double-header at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, with the Black Stars seeking to revive their faltering qualification campaign.The four-time African champions have endured a difficult start to the qualifiers, losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast before suffering a shock 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.Those results have left Ghana bottom of Group C without a point after two matches.Speaking to the media on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s encounter, Thomas-Asante said the players were focused on delivering a positive result to restore the country’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament.”The priority is to make Ghana proud tomorrow by winning against Somalia,” the Coventry City forward said.Ghana are seeking a return to the continental showpiece after missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco.The 2027 AFCON tournament will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with the Black Stars hoping to secure their place at the competition.
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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: We are determined to make Ghanaians proud against Somalia – Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante
