AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: It was unfortunate previous games did not go our way – Ghana’s Jonas Adjetey

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey believes the Black Stars did their best in their previous matches despite suffering defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.

Ghana returned to winning ways on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The Black Stars had entered the November international window under pressure after losing their opening two Group C matches against Cote d’Ivoire and Gambia, leaving their qualification hopes in danger.

Adjetey, who scored Ghana’s opening goal against Somalia, admitted the earlier results were disappointing but was pleased with the team’s response.

“Unfortunately, we did our best in the previous games, but things did not go our way,” he said.

The defender opened the scoring just before half-time before Felix Afena-Gyan added a second in the 62nd minute following an assist from Mohammed Kudus.

The result ended Ghana’s five-match winless run and handed interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren his first competitive victory.

Ghana will now turn their attention to Monday’s return fixture against Somalia at the same venue.

Another victory would strengthen the Black Stars’ position in Group C as they pursue qualification for the 2027 AFCON in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.