Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, with a blend of locally based talents and foreign-based players making the list.
Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu are among the notable names returning to the squad ahead of the two encounters.
Ayew returns after missing last month’s qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia due to a groin injury. Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus has also been recalled after an injury-hit period that kept him out of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Meanwhile, midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh is set for a return to the national team for the first time in four years. The German-based midfielder has been absent from international football since December 2022 due to injury.
Björkegren has also rewarded impressive performances in the Ghana Premier League with maiden call-ups for FC Samartex left-back Isaac Afful, Asante Kotoko’s Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC duo Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor.
The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as preparations intensify for the two crucial fixtures.
Ghana will host Somalia at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return encounter on Monday, November 16, 2026.
The double-header presents an opportunity for the Black Stars to strengthen their position in the race for qualification for the 2027 AfricaCupof Nations.
