Ghana Loses 4-2 to Gambia in AFCON Qualifier, Extending Winless Run
Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium on 29 September 2026, their second match of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
In Brief
- •Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium on 29 September 2026, their second match of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- •The defeat leaves the Black Stars without a win in their last eight AFCON qualifying matches and without a point in the first two games of the campaign.
- •Ghana also lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture, extending a difficult start to the qualifiers.
- •Coach Carlos Queiroz said the result does not affect his record as the most successful international coach.
- •Ghana missed the 2025 AFCON after a poor qualifying campaign and now faces an uphill task to qualify for 2027.
Why It Matters
The loss deepens Ghana’s struggle to secure a place in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that carries significant national pride and economic benefits for the country. A winless streak in qualifiers threatens to undermine the team’s morale and could impact sponsorships, fan support, and the development of football infrastructure in Ghana.
Key Details
- Match Result
- Ghana 2 – 4 Gambia
- Date
- 2026-09-29
- Venue
- Accra Sports Stadium, Accra
- Ghana's Winless Run
- No win in last 8 AFCON qualifiers
- Previous Loss
- 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in opening fixture
- Missed Tournament
- 2025 AFCON
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