Thomas-Asante urges Ghanaians to support national team after Côte d’Ivoire defeat — MyJoyOnline

Ghana national team footballer Brandon Thomas-Asante urged fans to support the team after a 0-2 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Unsuccessful start to qualifying

Ghana’s national team, known as the Black Stars, lost to the hosts after goals from Malik Yalcouyé and Franck Kessié. Côte d’Ivoire earned three points in the match. After the first round, the Ghanaian team is bottom of Group C.

In a comment to Agogo Sports Daily, Thomas-Asante said that the players understand the disappointment of the result and are determined to rectify the situation in the next match. According to him, the footballers also want to win and are ready to make every effort with the support of the fans.

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Match against Gambia in Accra

Ghana’s national team will play its next qualifying match against Gambia on September 29. The game will take place at Accra Sports Stadium in Accra and will be the team’s second match in Group C. Thomas-Asante believes that support from the home stands will be important for the team, which is seeking to earn its first points in qualifying.

This was reported by MyJoyOnline.