Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has recalled captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Daniel Kofi Kyereh to Ghana’s 26-man squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.
Ayew missed last month’s matches against Cote d’Ivoire and The Gambia with a groin injury, but returns to lead the side as Ghana continue their qualifying campaign.
Kudus is also back after missing Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign because of injury. The midfielder has not played for the Black Stars at any point this year.
Kyereh has been selected for the first time in four years after an injury absence that has kept him out since December 2022.
Bjorkegren’s squad combines established internationals with footballers playing abroad and a number of emerging talents from the Ghana Premier League.
FC Samartex left-back Isaac Afful, Asante Kotoko midfielder Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC pair Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor have all been rewarded with maiden or renewed opportunities at international level.
The squad also includes Coventry City’s Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey of Al Shabab, Rahim Ibrahim of Slovan Bratislava and Prince Adu Kwabena of Viktoria Plzen.
Ghana have begun preparations in Accra for the two matches, with the opening fixture against Somalia scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at the Sekondi Sports Stadium.
The Black Stars will then travel for the return match on Monday, November 16.
The two-legged tie gives Bjorkegren the opportunity to assess his squad while Ghana attempt to strengthen their position in the qualifying campaign.
Ghana are seeking to secure a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
