Interim Black Stars coach Kim Lars Björkgren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The squad, announced ahead of the two encounters, features a blend of experienced internationals, emerging talents and locally based players, as Ghana seek to strengthen their qualification prospects.
Al Shabab midfielder Thomas Partey headlines the midfield selection, alongside Coventry City’s Caleb Yirenkyi, Medeama SC’s Etse Dogli, Rahim Ibrahim, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Augustine Boakye and Ibrahim Sulemana.
In attack, Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus leads a formidable attacking department that also includes Ipswich Town’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Emmanuel Annor of Medeama SC, Brighton and Hove Albion’s Ibrahim Osman, Prince Adu Kwabena, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jordan Ayew.
The defensive department comprises Gideon Mensah, Isaac Afful, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Salisu Mohammed and Asante Kotoko’s Musa Hamzata.
In goal, Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak joins Lawrence Ati-Zigi of St. Gallen and Joseph Anang of St. Patrick’s Athletic.
Ghana will host Somalia on November 12, 2026, at 15:00 GMT before travelling for the return fixture on November 16, with the second encounter also scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
The double-header presents Björkgren with an important opportunity to assess his squad and build momentum as the Black Stars pursue a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament.
By Jesse Otoo
SQUAD-LIST
Goalkeepers;
- Benjamin Asare – Accra Hearts of Oak
- Lawrence Ati-Zigi – St. Gallen
- Joseph Anang – St. Patrick’s Athletic
Defenders;
- Gideon Mensah – FC Koln
- Isaac Afful – FC Samartex 1996
- Alidu Seidu – OGC Nice
- Jerome Opoku – Istanbul Basaksehir
- Jonas Adjetey – Wolfsburg
- Kojo Peprah Oppong – Fenerbahce
- Salisu Mohammed – AS Monaco
- Musa Hamzata – Asante Kotoko
Midfielders;
- Caleb Yirenkyi – Coventry City
- Etse Dogli – Medeama SC
- Thomas Partey – Al Shabab
- Rahim Ibrahim – Slovan Bratislava
- Daniel Kofi Kyereh – Osnabruck
- Augustine Boakye – St. Etienne
- Ibrahim Sulemana – Sassuolo
Attackers;
- Mohammed Kudus – Tottenham Hotspur
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – Ipswich Town
- Emmanuel Annor – Medeama SC
- Ibrahim Osman – Brighton and Hove Albion
- Prince Adu Kwabena – FC Viktoria Plzen
- Brandon Thomas Asante – Coventry City
- Felix Afena Gyan – Igdir FK
- Jordan Ayew – Sheffield United
