AFCON 2027Q: Black Stars arrive in Takoradi ahead of Somalia doubleheader

SearchNewsBusinessAround AfricaShowbizWorldSportsRadioSearchNewsBusinessAround AfricaShowbizWorldSportsRadioAFCON 2027Q: Black Stars arrive in Takoradi ahead of Somalia doubleheader11th November 2026 9:18:22 AM

Twitter | Facebook | WhatsApp | Copy LinkThe Black Stars are already in Takoradi for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header against Somalia.

They arrived on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, after their final training session in Accra at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Black Stars are scheduled to continue their training in Takoradi ahead of the clash with The Ocean Stars on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium, with a mandatory pre-match press conference on Wednesday, November 11, at 4 pm.

Twenty-four players made the trip, with head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren leading the squad into the decisive week of the campaign.

Alidu Seidu and Marvin Senaya were the only absentees as the team commenced preparations in Accra. The two French-based players didn't travel to Takoradi with the team.

The team will train at the Essipong Stadium on Wednesday as Björkegren and his technical team continue to work on the tactical plan for the two games.

Ghana will play Somalia in the first of the two matches on Thursday, November 12, before battling the Somalis again in the second game on Monday, November 16, both at the Essipong Sports Stadium at 3:00 p.m. GMT.