Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Somalia, with several familiar faces returning to the national team.

The squad features a mixture of locally based talents and foreign-based players, with captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu among the notable returnees.

Jordan Ayew returns after missing last month’s qualifying matches against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia due to a groin injury. The captain has since recovered and is available for the two encounters against Somalia.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus has also been recalled after a lengthy absence from the national team. The midfielder has not featured for Ghana in 2026 after an injury ruled him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.

Another notable inclusion is German-based midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who returns to the squad for the first time in four years. His last appearance for the national team came before an injury in December 2022 forced him out of international football.

Alidu Seidu also makes a return as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming assignments.

Meanwhile, Björkegren has rewarded four players from the domestic league with call-ups following their performances in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.

FC Samartex left-back Isaac Afful, Asante Kotoko’s Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC duo Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor have all earned places in the 26-man squad.

The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, as preparations began for the two matches against Somalia.

Ghana will host the first encounter at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before the two sides meet again on Monday, November 16, 2026.