2027 AFCON Qualifiers Matchday 3 And 4 Games Confirmed Ghana To Face Somalia Twice

Ghana will face Somalia twice in November as the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations enters a decisive phase. The Black Stars will host Somalia on November 12 before travelling for the return fixture on November 16. The fixtures were confirmed today, Sunday, November 9, 2026. The news has sparked huge excitement across Ghana. Many Ghanaians say Ghana must win both games.

According to a report by Modern Ghana, the November international window is scheduled for November 12 to 17. The report was published on Sunday, November 9, 2026. The report said 48 matches will be played across the continent. The report said teams are battling for places at the tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Black Stars have lost their opening two matches in Group C. According to a report by Modern Ghana, Ghana are bottom of Group C without a point. The report said Ghana lost to Cote d Ivoire and Gambia. The report said Ghana must revive their campaign in the November double header.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the Ghana Football Association said the team is ready. The official said the players know the importance of the two games. He said the technical team has prepared a plan for Somalia. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that the Black Stars will fight for six points.

Speaking to Joy News, the Black Stars coach said Ghana cannot afford further mistakes. He said the team must defend better and score goals. He said the players must show character in Accra and away. He said the Joy News interview shows that qualification hopes depend on these games.

Ghana will host Somalia on Thursday, November 12 at 15:00 GMT. According to a report by Modern Ghana, the game will be played in Accra. The report said Ghana must use home advantage. The report said fans are expected to fill the stadium.

The return fixture will be played on Monday, November 16 at 15:00 GMT. According to a report by Modern Ghana, Somalia will host Ghana. The report said Somalia had to forfeit home advantage for security reasons in earlier games. The report said Ghana must stay focused away from home.

Madam Efua Mensah at Accra said she will support the Black Stars. She said she sells food at Accra Central Market every day. She said she watched Ghana lose to Gambia in Accra. She said she hopes Ghana will beat Somalia.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Kumasi said he is a driver in Kumasi. He said drivers in Kumasi follow the Black Stars on radio. He said Ghana is a four time African champion. He said he hopes the team will return to winning ways.

Mr. Ibrahim Musa at Tamale said he is a teacher in Tamale in the Northern Region. He said teachers in Tamale want Ghana to qualify. He said students in Tamale love the Black Stars. He said he hopes the coach will pick in form players.

According to a report by GhanaWeb, Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra in their last game. The report said Ghana led by two goals before conceding four. The report said Ebrima Colley scored twice for Gambia. The report said Ghana failed to qualify for the last AFCON.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the Confederation of African Football said Matchday 3 and 4 will decide many groups. He said 48 matches will be played in the window. He said the tournament will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that Ghana must win to stay alive.

The Ghana Football Association called on all Ghanaians to support the Black Stars. The Association said fans should fill the stadium on November 12. The Association said the team needs unity and prayers. The government asked all Ghanaians to stand behind the Black Stars.

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