Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia, recalling key players Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew and Daniel Kofi Kyereh.
The squad also features four debut call-ups, with Isaac Afful, Musa Hamzata, Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor earning their first invitations to the senior national team.
Kudus returns to the squad after missing recent assignments, while captain Jordan Ayew and midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh are also back as Ghana seeks crucial points in the qualifying campaign.
The goalkeeping department comprises Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak, Lawrence Ati-Zigi of Swiss side St. Gallen and Joseph Anang of St. Patrick’s Athletic.
In defence, Björkegren has selected Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah and Salisu Mohammed, with new entrants Isaac Afful and Musa Hamzata included in the squad.
The midfield unit is led by experienced campaigners Thomas Partey and Daniel Kofi Kyereh, alongside Caleb Yirenkyi, Rahim Ibrahim, Augustine Boakye, Ibrahim Sulemana and newcomer Etse Dogli.
Up front, Ghana will rely on the attacking talents of Mohammed Kudus, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Jordan Ayew, Ibrahim Osman, Prince Adu Kwabena, Brandon Thomas Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and newly invited Medeama SC forward Emmanuel Annor.
Ghana will host Somalia on November 12 before travelling for the reverse fixture on November 16 as the Black Stars continue their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
The announcement marks Björkegren’s latest squad selection as interim coach and blends experienced international players with emerging talents seeking to make their mark on the national team.