Ghana have received a major boost ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia, with Mohammed Kudus and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returning to the Black Stars squad.
The duo headline four players recalled by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the team seeks to revive its qualification campaign following defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia in their opening matches.
Kudus, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, makes his return after missing Ghana’s international assignments in 2026 due to an injury that also ruled him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kyereh’s inclusion marks his first return to the national team in four years. The VfL Osnabrück midfielder has been absent from international football since December 2022 after suffering an injury.
The other returnees are Alidu Seidu of OGC Nice and Ibrahim Osman of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Their inclusion is expected to strengthen the squad as Ghana prepares for two crucial encounters against Somalia, with the team under pressure to secure positive results and get its qualifying campaign back on track.
Ghana will play the first leg on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 15:00 GMT, before hosting the return fixture on Monday, November 16, at the same time.
The 26-man squad will be expected to deliver improved performances in both matches as the Black Stars seek to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON alive.
