Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren is confident Ghana can beat Somalia if his players believe in their abilities and support one another on the pitch.
The Swedish coach believes the squad has the quality to deliver and wants the players to replicate their club performances when the two sides meet in Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Ghana host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium, with victory crucial to reviving their qualification campaign after losing their opening two Group C matches.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Björkegren said his priority is to build the players’ confidence and create an environment in which they can perform at their best.
“A win. I mean, that’s simple like that, what we need. But I keep saying the same thing. It’s not just about me. There is not something specific I need to do more than let the guys know that they are so good,” he said.
He added that mutual support and maintaining positive energy throughout the game would be key to securing victory.
“As long as they are doing what they can do, what they are doing in the club teams and just support each other on the pitch tomorrow, if we can keep a good energy out there, then I’m pretty sure that we’re going to have a good result,” he added.
The Black Stars will be looking to end their poor start to the qualifiers with a win ahead of the return fixture against Somalia on Monday, November 16, at the same venue.
