Ati-Zigi confident Black Stars will qualify for 2027 AFCON
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Black Stars goalkeeper, expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite the team's disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Ati-Zigi stated, "If you look at the players we have, I think we have what it takes to qualify for the AFCON next year. These are young and hungry players." He also believes Ghana can make a significant impact on the continental stage, adding, "I believe we can make a statement with what we have as a group in the AFCON next year."
Ghana's elimination from the ongoing World Cup in North America has shifted the team's focus to the AFCON qualifiers, which are scheduled to begin in September. The 2027 AFCON will be hosted jointly by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group C for the qualifiers alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia, and Somalia. Ghana missed the previous AFCON edition staged in Morocco, ending the country's long-standing streak of consecutive appearances.
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