Daniel-Kofi Kyereh says he is ready to play for Ghana again after returning to the Black Stars squad following almost three years out with a serious knee injury.
The VfL Osnabruck forward is in contention for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, as Ghana seek to recover from a difficult start to their campaign.
Kyereh, 30, has not represented his country since appearing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His international career was put on hold in February 2023 when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training with German club SC Freiburg.
The injury ruled the attacking midfielder out of competitive football for an extended period. After a lengthy rehabilitation, Kyereh has returned to fitness and is now back within the national-team setup.
“It’s been a long time,” Kyereh told the media on Sunday after arriving at the team’s camp.
“I’m happy to be back. I can’t wait to see them all, and I’m ready to play,” he added.
Kyereh’s return gives Ghana another attacking option as they attempt to revive their qualifying campaign. The Black Stars began their pursuit of a place at the 2027 AFCON with consecutive defeats by Ivory Coast and The Gambia, leaving them yet to secure a point.
Ghana will play Somalia on November 12 and 16, with both fixtures scheduled to be held at the Essipong Sports Stadium.
The two matches provide the Black Stars with an opportunity to claim their first points in the competition, while Kyereh could make his return to international action if selected to feature.
The forward’s comeback follows a prolonged period away from Ghana duty, but he has now completed his recovery and is looking forward to contributing to the team again.
Interim technical team leader Kim Lars Bjorkegren is expected to announce Ghana’s squad for the two matches this week.
