{
  "id": 19093018,
  "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh earns Ghana recall after lengthy injury absence ahead of Somalia double-header",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-afconq-daniel-kofi-kyereh-earns-ghana-recall-after-lengthy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:04:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/2027-afconq-daniel-kofi-kyereh-earns-ghana-recall-after-lengthy-injury-absence-ahead-of-somalia-double-header/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has been summoned back into the national squad for the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying matches against Somalia. The 30-year-old has made a triumphant return to the team after a prolonged absence due to an injury that sidelined him for nearly three years. Kyereh's last appearance for Ghana was in December 2022, but he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a training session with German club Freiburg in February 2023. This injury required surgery, keeping him out of action for an extended period. Nevertheless, Kyereh has been steadily regaining his fitness and has already started showing his form at his current club, VfL Osnabrück. In just nine appearances for the German side this season, the midfield maestro has managed to score twice and provide one assist. His recent performances have impressed, earning him a coveted recall to the Black Stars. Having made 18 appearances for Ghana in the past, Kyereh is eager to make an impact on his return and contribute to the team's cause. Ghana faces Somalia in two crucial matches on November 12 and 16, both to be played at the Essipong Stadium. The Black Stars are keen to turn their recent poor performances, including consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, around by securing maximum points in these encounters. As four-time African champions, Ghana aims to increase their chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON tournament.",
  "summary": "Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has earned a return to the Black Stars squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia this month. The 30-year-old has been invited to the national team for the first time in almost four years after overcoming a lengthy injury lay-off that kept him out of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Daniel-Kofi Kyereh recalled for Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifiers.",
    "30-year-old midfielder returns after 2-year ACL injury absence.",
    "Ghana faces Somalia twice, Nov 12 and 16, at Essipong Stadium."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kyereh's return provides the Black Stars with much-needed midfield depth as they attempt to reverse a string of poor results and secure their path toward the 2027 AFCON tournament.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Video: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh spotted in Ghana ahead of Black Stars AFCON qualifier doubleheader against Somalia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/video-daniel-kofi-kyereh-spotted-in-ghana-ahead-of-black-stars-afcon",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:10:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}