Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad

Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, with captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returning to the team.

Midfielder Thomas Partey and defender Alidu Seidu are also included as Ghana prepare for two important Group C fixtures.

The Black Stars will face Somalia on Thursday, November 12, before the return match on Monday, November 16, 2026. Both games are scheduled for the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi, with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. GMT.

Jordan Ayew rejoins the squad after missing Ghana’s previous qualifiers because of a groin injury.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus is back after an injury kept him out of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and other national team appearances this year.

Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has earned his first Black Stars call-up in nearly four years. The midfielder has been absent from international football since December 2022 following a lengthy injury layoff.

Björkegren has handed new call-ups to Asante Kotoko defender Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC pair Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor.

FC Samartex defender Isaac Afful is also included, while Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare retains his place.

The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, ahead of the two matches.

Ghana enter the double-header without a point after losing their opening two Group C matches: 2–0 to Côte d’Ivoire and 4–2 to The Gambia.

The Somalia fixtures give the four-time African champions an opportunity to revive their qualification campaign for the 2027 tournament.

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