The Black Stars of Ghana are set to begin their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a double-header against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi.
Both the home and away fixtures will be played in Ghana, with the first match scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, before the teams meet again on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named his squad for the two qualifying matches, with a blend of experienced players and fresh faces selected for the assignment.
The squad includes goalkeepers Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang, while the defensive department features players including Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah Oppong and Salisu Mohammed.
In midfield, Ghana will rely on the experience of Thomas Partey, alongside Caleb Yirenkyi, Rahim Ibrahim, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Augustine Boakye and Ibrahim Sulemana, among others.
The attacking line is led by Mohammed Kudus and includes Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Ibrahim Osman, Jordan Ayew, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Prince Adu Kwabena.
The matches will provide Björkegren with an important opportunity to assess his squad as the Black Stars begin their journey towards qualification for the 2027 AFCON.
With both fixtures taking place at the Essipong Sports Stadium, Ghana will be hoping to make home advantage count and secure a strong start to their qualifying campaign.
The Black Stars face Somalia in the first encounter on November 12, before completing the double-header four days later on November 16.
By George Koffi Nkunu
