Football Roundup: Rohr Fumes Over Messi Snub, Leão Takes Ronaldo's No.7, Queiroz Exits Ghana
The wildest football moments off the pitch this week.
Super Eagles Stunned 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau as Ghana Crash 4-2 to The Gambia
Photo: Al Jazeera / AP
West Africa's big names took heavy hits in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0, with goals from Franculino Dju, Mama Balde (66') and Alvaro Djalo. Nigeria had started seven Premier League players.
Ghana were stunned 4-2 at home by The Gambia after leading 2-0 through Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. The Gambia replied through a Muhammed Badamosi penalty, Omar Colley and two goals from substitute Ebrima Colley. Ghana fans threw bottles onto the pitch late in the game.
The fallout was immediate: Carlos Queiroz left his role as Black Stars head coach by mutual agreement after the defeat, ending a second spell that lasted only two matches.
Elsewhere: Morocco, Egypt and Senegal won, Burundi led Algeria 2-0 before a 2-2 draw, and Cape Verde lost their opening two group games. The 2027 finals will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Sources: Al Jazeera (Reuters) · NaijaNews headlines roundup, 2 Oct 2026
