2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Emmanuel Annor earns maiden Black Stars call-up ahead of Somalia double-header

Medeama SC winger Emmanuel Annor has earned his first-ever Black Stars call-up after being named in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.

The 23-year-old has been rewarded for his promising start to life at Medeama following his move from Nations FC and as scored twice in nine appearances.

His maiden invitation comes as interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren prepares the Black Stars for two important Group C encounters, with Ghana looking to recover from defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia in their opening qualifiers during the September-October international window.

Annor is one of five home-based players included in the squad, alongside Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, FC Samartex defender Isaac Afful, hia Medeama teammate Etse Dogli and Asante Kotoko captain Musah Hamzata.

The Black Stars will host Somalia in the third round of the qualifiers on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium before welcoming the same opponents for the return encounter on Monday, November 16.