Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has expressed confidence that head coach Carlos Queiroz can guide Ghana to end its long wait for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success.
The Black Stars have not won the continental title since securing their fourth AFCON trophy in Libya in 1982.
Since then, Ghana have come close on several occasions, finishing runners-up in 1992, 2010 and 2015, while enduring a series of disappointing campaigns in their quest for a fifth continental crown.
With the 2027 AFCON approaching, Sibo believes the national team has a genuine chance of bringing the trophy back to Ghana and restoring the country’s status among Africa’s football powerhouses.
“It’s been ages, and now AFCON is coming. That’s a dream, and I want that dream to manifest,” the Real Oviedo midfielder told 3Sports.
The 28-year-old also backed Queiroz, praising the Portuguese coach’s leadership following Ghana’s encouraging performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Black Stars advanced beyond the group stage before exiting in the Round of 32.
Sibo believes the experienced tactician has the qualities needed to lead Ghana back to continental success.
“And I believe in the team. I believe in the coaching staff of Carlos Queiroz that he can let that dream happen for every Ghanaian that has been waiting for ages to see Ghana winning a cup. So that’s one thing that I’m looking for,” he said.
The Black Stars will now turn their attention to the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign after missing out on the 2025 finals in Morocco.
Ghana have been drawn in Group C alongside Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia, with the qualification series scheduled to begin in September as Queiroz’s side begins its bid to secure a place at the continental tournament.
