Sports journalist Saddick Adams has revealed claims of a confrontation among Black Stars players following Ghana’s 4–2 defeat to The Gambia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
The reported incident has raised further questions about the atmosphere within the Ghana squad after the team surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29, 2026.
According to Adams, a player from the national team told him that a fight had occurred among some members of the squad after the disappointing result.
The details of the alleged confrontation, including the identities of the players involved and what triggered the incident, have not been independently confirmed.
The revelation comes after The Gambia produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Ghana in a match that initially appeared to be going the Black Stars’ way.
Ghana took the lead through Ernest Nuamah, who converted a penalty in the 27th minute, before Afena-Gyan added a second goal six minutes later.
With a 2–0 advantage, the hosts appeared to be in control. However, The Gambia responded before the break, with Mohamed Badamosi scoring from the penalty spot and Omar Colley equalising to make it 2–2.
The visitors maintained their momentum in the second half, as Ebrima Colley scored twice to complete a 4–2 victory.
The defeat was a setback for Ghana’s campaign and intensified concerns about the team’s ability to manage matches under pressure.
Gambia coach speaks about tensions among Ghana players
The allegations of a dressing-room fight have drawn attention to earlier comments by Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry, who said he noticed tension among Ghana’s players during the first half.
McKinstry indicated that his technical team observed disagreements among some Black Stars players as they made their way towards the dressing room at half-time.
He explained that the situation was discussed by his team during the break and formed part of their assessment of how the second half could unfold.
The Gambia coach’s comments added to questions about the mood within the Ghana squad as the match shifted in favour of the visitors.
However, the reported dressing-room fight described by Adams remains a separate claim, and the available accounts do not establish whether the alleged confrontation was directly connected to the exchanges observed by McKinstry.
Neither the identities of the players involved nor the precise circumstances of the alleged incident have been established in the available reports.
Black Stars face questions after disappointing result
Ghana’s loss to The Gambia has placed renewed attention on the team’s performance, defensive organisation and response to setbacks.
Allowing a two-goal lead to slip away was particularly disappointing for supporters, who had expected the Black Stars to build on their strong start.
The reported tensions have added another concern, although further confirmation would be needed before conclusions can be drawn about the incident or its effect on team unity.
The technical team will be expected to assess the performance, address weaknesses exposed during the match and help the players refocus on the remaining qualifying fixtures.
Ghana’s immediate challenge is to recover from the defeat and improve its results in the race to qualify for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
For now, the claims of a dressing-room fight remain based on Adams’ account, while McKinstry’s public comments provide separate context about the tension he said he observed during the match.
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