Gideon Mensah shifts focus to AFCON Qualifiers after Black Stars' World Cup exit
Gideon Mensah shifted focus to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup exit. He stated, "The plan is to take every game that comes at us as a chance for us to redeem ourselves." The team's World Cup campaign ended after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
Mensah revealed the players are eager to respond positively when Ghana begins their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their unwavering support throughout the tournament, acknowledging the sacrifices supporters made to follow the team's matches despite significant time differences.
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Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah is shifting the Black Stars' focus after their recent World Cup exit. The team is now looking towards upcoming
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