Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed satisfaction with his side’s 2-0 victory over Somalia in Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Takoradi.
He described securing all three points as the “most important thing” for Ghana.
Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan scored in either half as Ghana cruised to their first win in the qualifiers.
Speaking to the press after the game, the interim manager said picking up the all-important points was what Ghana needed.
“I think we had a good start of the game, we had a couple of good chances, of course, the penalty, we missed it. After that, I felt that we were struggling a little bit, I don’t know if the heat was too much, but the tempo was pretty low.
“We used too many touches, I think we gave Somalia a little bit of time, so I’m not so happy with the middle of the first half, but I think it was finishing in a good way, and also, of course, it helped that we scored a beautiful header.
“In the second half, I think it’s only one team on the pitch, I think it’s a game that can finish 2-3-4-0, but the most important thing today was the three points, so I’m very happy with them,” Björkegren noted.
The second leg of the two-legged tie will be played on Monday, November 16, at the same venue with Somalia playing as the hosts.
Ghana beat Somalia to secure first win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
