Partey, Kudus, Salisu, Jordan return to Black Stars • In Björkegren’s 26-man squad for Somalia double-header
Interim coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, on Monday named a 26-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Somalia. The squad consists of a blend of home and foreign-based players, marking a return to the Black Stars for the likes of captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu, who … The post Partey, Kudus, Salisu, Jordan return to Black Stars • In…
Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren announced the 26-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches against Somalia. The team features a mix of players from Ghana and abroad, bringing back several key players who had been sidelined due to injuries. Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, and Alidu Seidu have all returned to the squad after recovering from respective injuries.
Jordan Ayew missed the previous matches against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia due to a groin injury, while Kudus has not played for the team since the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an injury. Danish midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who had been out of international football since December 2022, is also returning to the team. Other players making a return include Felix Afful, Musa Hamzata, Etse Dogli, Emmanuel Annor, and Medeama SC duo Thomas Partey, Ibrahim Osman, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
The Ghanaian squad also includes several other players from various clubs and international teams, making a total of 26 members. The matches against Somalia will be held at the Essipong Sports Stadium, with the first game scheduled for tomorrow and the second game on Monday.
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