2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars arrive in Takoradi ahead of Somalia double-header

The Black Stars have arrived in Takoradi ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.

The Ghanaian contingent touched down in the Western Region late Tuesday after completing their final training session in Accra at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is leading a 25-man squad that will continue preparations in Takoradi ahead of the two encounters.

However, French-born defender Marvin Senaya is the only player yet to join the rest of the squad.

The Black Stars are scheduled to hold their final training session at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Wednesday as they intensify preparations for Thursday’s opening encounter.

Ghana will face Somalia in the first leg on Thursday, November 12, before the two sides meet again in the return fixture on Monday, November 16, 2026.

The double-header presents Ghana with an opportunity to revive their qualifying campaign after a disappointing start that saw them suffer consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

Those results have left the Black Stars bottom of Group C without a point, increasing the pressure on the team to secure maximum points from the two matches.

Ghana are also seeking to return to the AFCON tournament after missing out on the previous edition, making the upcoming fixtures particularly important to their qualification hopes.