Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan has called on Ghanaians to throw their full support behind the Black Stars as they prepare for two must-win 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia.

The four-time African champions will face Somalia in a crucial Matchdays Three and Four double-header, with both fixtures scheduled to be played at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on November 12 and November 16.

Ghana head into the encounters under pressure after a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign. Consecutive defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia have left the Black Stars rooted to the bottom of Group C without a point, making victories over Somalia essential to revive their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFCON.

Despite the difficult situation, Afena-Gyan remains optimistic and believes the team can bounce back with the backing of the Ghanaian supporters.

Speaking to Africasports, the forward appealed to fans to fill the Essipong Sports Stadium and inspire the team to victory.

“Ghanaians should come out in their numbers to support us. We are going to give our best, and we urge them to continue showing love and support for the team.”

Afena-Gyan has been included in the Black Stars squad for the two qualifiers and will be hoping to play a key role as Ghana seek to reignite their qualification campaign.

The Black Stars are determined to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after missing out on the 2025 tournament in Morocco, ending a remarkable run of successive appearances at the continental showpiece.

With the 2027 AFCON set to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Ghana know that maximum points against Somalia are vital if they are to keep their qualification hopes firmly on track and avoid a second consecutive absence from Africa’s premier football tournament.