Carlos Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars are not a problem despite suffering a second consecutive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, leaving them without a point from their opening two Group C matches.
The defeat came four days after the Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by Cte dIvoire in Bouak in their opening qualifier.
Despite the difficult start, Queiroz rejected suggestions that the Black Stars themselves were the problem, saying the focus must be on finding solutions to bring the team together.
The same answer that I give you now. We are facing some challenges, some problems. But the Black Stars was never a problem, Queiroz said after the defeat to The Gambia.
It is not a problem, and it will never be a problem in the future, as far as we find the solutions to bring the team together, he added.
Ghana had appeared on course for their first points of the campaign after taking a 2-0 lead against The Gambia, but the visitors staged a remarkable comeback to claim all three points.
The result leaves the four-time African champions facing an uphill task to revive their qualification campaign and secure a place at the 2027 tournament.
The Black Stars will return to action in October with a double-header against Somalia at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana are attempting to return to the continental showpiece after missing the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, ending their long run of appearances at the tournament.
