By Ishmeal 
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the Black Stars’ interim technical team must take responsibility for preparing the team to deliver positive results in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Somalia.
The Minister said he had fulfilled his responsibilities in supporting the national team and now expects the coaches and team management to bring the players together and ensure they perform on the pitch.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the two matches, Mr Adams said he had engaged with the players and was encouraged by their individual attitudes and mental readiness.
He, however, stressed that the technical team must build the collective spirit needed to secure the required results.
“We have been engaging and I believe that I like the psychology of the individual players. I believe that the technical team and the management should be able to put them in the collective spirit for the game. That is their work,” he said.
“As Minister, I’ve done what I’m supposed to do. I want to leave the rest for the technical people to also perform their responsibility,” he added.
Black Stars Under Pressure After Poor Start
Ghana head into the double-header under pressure after losing their opening two matches in Group C of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire before losing 4-2 at home to The Gambia. The results have left Ghana bottom of the group without a point.
The team will therefore be targeting maximum points from the two encounters to revive its qualification campaign.
Ghana to Face Somalia Twice at Essipong
Ghana will host Somalia on Thursday, November 12, before the two sides meet again on Monday, November 16.
Both matches are scheduled to take place at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi, with kick-off set for 3:00 p.m. GMT.
The Black Stars will be led by interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, who is working with assistant coaches Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, alongside goalkeeper trainer Fatawu Dauda.
Ghana are seeking a return to the AFCON after missing the previous edition held in Morocco.
With qualification hopes already under pressure, the technical team faces the task of preparing the squad to deliver results in both matches.
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