Come and support us at Essipong Stadium – Afena-Gyan appeals to Ghanaians

Ghanaian striker Felix Afena-Gyan has called on Ghanaians to show massive support for the Black Stars in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia.

According to him, the match, scheduled to take place at the Essipong Stadium in Takoradi on November 12, 2026, will require fans to turn up in large numbers and rally behind the team as they seek victory.

Speaking in an interview with Osikani TV, Afena-Gyan said he was familiar with the Essipong Stadium and expressed confidence that he and his teammates would make the nation proud.

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“I have been to Essipong before, so I know what it is going to be like. We are just hoping everybody will come and support us; then we are going to get the three points, Inshallah. I pray that they will come in their numbers and support us. We are going to give our best.

"They should keep loving and supporting us. There is always hope for qualification. Don’t ask if there is hope; regardless of the previous results, nothing spoils,” he said.

Although the official squad list has not been released, the Igdir F.K. striker’s remarks suggest that he expects to be part of the team for the upcoming qualifiers.

Ghana lost their opening two matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.

This makes the double-header against Somalia crucial to Ghana’s hopes of keeping their qualification campaign alive.

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