Jonas Adjetey Scores First Ghana Goal as Black Stars Beat Somalia

Defender Jonas Adjetey scored his first senior international goal as Ghana defeated Somalia 2-0 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The VfL Wolfsburg center-back headed Ghana in front just before half-time, and Felix Afena-Gyan added a second goal after the break to secure the Black Stars’ first points of the qualifying campaign.

Adjetey broke the deadlock in the second minute of first-half stoppage time. Mohammed Kudus delivered a corner into the penalty area, where Mohammed Salisu headed the ball back across goal for Adjetey to finish from close range.

Speaking after the match, the defender said he had been waiting for the moment and thanked his teammates for their support.

“It feels amazing, I’ve been waiting for this moment for some time now,” he said.

Adjetey also welcomed Ghana’s first clean sheet in four matches and urged the team to continue supporting one another as they prepare for the next game.

Ghana had an early opportunity to go ahead in the 14th minute after Alidu Seidu was fouled inside the box. Captain Jordan Ayew took the resulting penalty, but Somalia goalkeeper Ibrahim Ahmed Hussein saved his effort.

Adjetey’s header gave Ghana the lead before the interval, and Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute after being set up by Kudus.

The victory ended Ghana’s eight-match winless run in AFCON qualifying and gave interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren a winning start in his first competitive match in charge.

Ghana are third in Group C with three points from three matches. Côte d’Ivoire lead the group after defeating The Gambia 2-1 later on Thursday.

Ghana and Somalia will meet again at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Monday, November 16, 2026. Somalia will be the designated home side for the Matchday 4 fixture.

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