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Ronald Donkor and Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifying start

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Ronald Donkor, a midfielder for the New York Red Bulls, experienced a significant rise in professional recognition in September 2026. Following a decisive 89th-minute goal that secured a 1-0 victory for the Red Bulls against the Columbus Crew, Donkor was named to the MLS Team of the Week. This performance ended a six-game winless streak for his club and drew attention toward his potential for international play. Shortly after, Donkor received his first official call-up to the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars’ qualifying campaign began with a 2-0 defeat against Côte d’Ivoire in their opening Group C match at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. Malick Yalcouyé opened the scoring for the hosts in the 44th minute, and Franck Kessié doubled the lead in the second half via a penalty following a foul on Yalcouyé by Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. Ghana entered the fixture facing significant squad disruption, missing key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew. Following the loss, which leaves the Black Stars at the bottom of Group C, head coach Carlos Queiroz criticized the penalty decision, labeling it ‘a joke’ and calling for the introduction of VAR in African football to ensure fairness. Queiroz noted that while Ghana created several opportunities, the team lacked clinical finishing. Pressure on Ghana has intensified following The Gambia’s 2-1 victory over Somalia. With both Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia holding three points, Ghana remains at the bottom of the standings. ~~While some supporters expressed optimism regarding the team’s character, the~~ The Black Stars ~~must perform in upcoming fixtures to avoid the failures of previous qualifying campaigns. Ghana is~~ are scheduled to face Somalia on September 30.

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