Lawrence Ati-Zigi expresses strong belief that the Black Stars will leave their mark at the 2027 AFCON.
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi of the Black Stars is confident that Ghana possesses the talent and drive necessary to secure a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and leave a significant impact at the tournament in East Africa.
Following their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where they made it to the Round of 32 for the first time since the 2010 tournament, Ghana is now focusing on the AFCON qualifiers.
The St. Gallen goalkeeper is hopeful about the team's prospects as the qualifiers set to kick off in September, asserting that the current lineup is capable of competing at a continental level.
When you consider the players we have, I genuinely believe we are equipped to qualify for the AFCON next year. These are eager and ambitious individuals, Ati-Zigi stated to Sporty FM.
The seasoned goalkeeper also conveyed his belief that Ghana can not only qualify but also contend for success at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
I am confident we can make a significant impact as a collective in the AFCON next year, he remarked.
The Black Stars find themselves in Group C for the qualifiers, competing against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Somalia.
Ghana aims to reclaim its place in Africa's premier football event after missing the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, which ended an unbroken streak of appearances that began in 2004.