Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has described the team’s upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Somalia as “very important”. (Scroll down to watch video)
He said this at a presser ahead of the first of two Black Stars games against Somalia at the Essipong Stadium on Thursday, November 12. The two teams face off again on November 16.
Both nations head into the tie without a win two games into the qualifiers Ghana suffering a 2-0 loss to Cote D’Ivoire and a shocking 4-2 loss to the Gambia at home.
The losses led to the exit of Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach; a new technical team led by Kim Lars Bjorkegren will oversee the double header against Somalia but for Thomas-Asante, the Black Stars are ready to represent Ghana in the best way.
Mohammed Kudus (left) with Jordan Ayew at Black Stars training session Photo Courtesy: GFA
“From the players’ perspective, it’s always a blessing an opportunity to come and represent Ghana Black Stars…everyone is always appreciative of the opportunity.”
Kim Lars Bjorkegren at Black Stars training session Photo Courtesy: GFA
“We understand there’s two very important games this week [against Somalia]. It’s been a really useful week so far and we want to put that into practise tomorrow” Thomas-Asante said.
Augustine Boakye in action at Black Stars training session Photo Courtesy: GFA
🎥 🇬🇭 “It’s always a blessing to represent Ghana.”
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante on facing Somalia tomorrow at the Essipong Stadium in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
