Ghana – Somalia: Abdulsamed Abdullahi is not impressed by the Black Stars

12.11.26 10:00 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Somalia are determined to give themselves a chance against Ghana. On the eve of the clash between the two sides in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Abdulsamed Abdullahi sent a clear message: the Black Stars’ reputation and the prestige of their players will not change the Ocean Stars’ ambitions.

“We want to go out and get a result”

The Somalia captain acknowledged that Ghana are a tough opponent. But after three days of preparation on Ghanaian soil, his team says it is ready for the challenge. “We know we have a tough opponent in front of us. But we are ready to put up a very good fight and go out and get a result ,” he said.

The Ocean Stars captain also stressed that the presence of players competing in major European leagues is no reason to feel intimidated:

Maybe they won't be having a good day. We always play against eleven players, and we have the same idea of how we want to approach the match. Whether there is a player from a major league or another playing at a lower level, it makes no difference to us. We want to get a result, and we won't change our approach.

An important clash for two teams in difficulty

Ghana and Somalia go into this third matchday with no points. Both teams have lost their first two games against Ivory Coast and The Gambia. The Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by the Elephants before losing at home to The Gambians (4-2). Somalia have also suffered two defeats and sit third in Group C, ahead of Ghana on goal difference.

Thursday’s match at Essipong Stadium in Takoradi is therefore an important one for both teams. They will meet again at the same venue on November 16 for the return leg.

Aliou Toundé |

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