Black Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.

The squad features a blend of home-based talents and foreign-based players, with captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu among the notable names handed recalls.

Jordan Ayew, who missed last month’s qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, returns to the squad after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out of the previous international engagements.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus has also been recalled after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The former West Ham United star has not featured for the Black Stars in 2026 after an injury ruled him out of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Another significant inclusion is German-based midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who earns a return to the national team for the first time in four years. Kyereh has been absent from international football since December 2022 due to injury setbacks.

Björkegren has also rewarded several impressive performers in the Ghana Premier League with call-ups, including FC Samartex left-back Isaac Afful, Asante Kotoko’s Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC duo Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor.

The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as preparations intensify for the two crucial encounters.

Ghana will host Somalia in the first leg at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16, 2026.

The double-header presents an important opportunity for the Black Stars to strengthen their position in the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.