Ghana coach Chris Hughton graciously extended congratulations to Comoros for their triumph in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Moroni.

Despite the defeat, Hughton maintained that his team was superior throughout the match, expressing regret that missed chances prevented them from securing a win.

“Congratulations to Comoros for the victory. In my opinion, over the 90 minutes, we were the better team. I thought Ghana was the better team. We conceded what we regarded as a poor goal and were not able to capitalize on the chances that we had,” remarked Hughton after the game.

He emphasized that it wasn’t a game where Comoros won comfortably, stating, “So this was not a game where Comoros won this game comfortably. Over the 90 minutes, we were the better team, but unfortunately, we were not able to put away the chances that we created.”

The defeat places Ghana in third position, trailing leaders Comoros by three points. Comoros holds a perfect record after two games. Ghana’s next challenge in the qualifiers will be against second-placed Mali in June 2024.

Despite the setback, the Black Stars must shift their focus to the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, commencing on January 13, 2024, in Ivory Coast. In the group stage, Ghana is set to face Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Egypt. The team will aim to regroup and make a strong showing in the continental competition following their World Cup qualifiers disappointment.