GFA Appoints Interim Technical Team For Black Stars Somalia AFCON Qualifiers

The Ghana Football Association has announced it will appoint an interim technical team to lead the Black Stars for their double-header against Somalia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

According to a report published by ModernGhana on October 9, 2026, Ghana will appoint an interim technical team to lead the Black Stars for their double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November. The Ghana Football Association announced the decision on Friday, October 9, following consultations with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Black Stars Coach Search Committee.

According to a report published by Adomonline on October 9, 2026, the interim team will oversee preparations for the two matches, ensure continuity in the national team’s programme and support player monitoring and engagement activities. The team will also facilitate a smooth transition when a substantive head coach is appointed.

According to a report published by Ghanamma on October 9, 2026, the GFA has extended the application deadline for the vacant Black Stars head coach position to October 15, 2026. The decision follows recommendations from the Black Stars Coach Search Committee, which emphasized the need for a comprehensive and unhurried recruitment process.

According to a report published by GhanaSoccernet on October 7, 2026, Ghana’s Black Stars have dropped five places to 70th in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their disappointing start to the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign. Ghana lost 25.73 ranking points in the latest update released by FIFA on Wednesday, October 7, after suffering defeats to Cote d’Ivoire and The Gambia.

This report is based on verified publications by ModernGhana on October 9, 2026, Adomonline on October 9, 2026, Ghanamma on October 9, 2026, and GhanaSoccernet on October 7, 2026.

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