{
  "id": 19172781,
  "title": "Kim Lars Björkegren names 26-man squad for AFCON 2027 double-header against Somalia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/kim-lars-bjorkegren-names-26-man-squad-for-afcon-2027-double-header",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kim-lars-bjorkegren-names-26-man-squad-for-afcon-2027-double-header-against-somalia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Lars Björkegren has assembled a 26-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double header against Somalia. The team features a mix of home-based players and those playing abroad. Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, and Alidu Seidu have all been recalled for the two games. Jordan Ayew, who missed the recent qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, returns after recovering from a groin injury. Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus also makes a comeback, having not played for the team since 2026 due to an injury that kept him out of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. German midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh returns to the team after a four-year absence due to his own injury. The squad also includes FC Samartex's Isaac Afful, Musa Hamzata of Asante Kotoko, and Medeama SC's Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor, who have all impressed recently in the Ghana Premier League. The Black Stars arrived in Accra on Sunday, November 8, 2026, to begin preparations for their upcoming matches. Ghana will face Somalia at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, with a second encounter set for Monday, November 16, 2026.",
  "summary": "Kim Lars Björkegren has named a 26-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations double-header against Somalia. The squad consists of a blend of home-based players and others who ply their trade abroad. Captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu have earned a recall to the side for the two […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "2027 AFCONQ: Black Stars must not underrate Somalia – Ibrahim Sannie Daara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-afconq-black-stars-must-not-underrate-somalia-ibrahim-sannie",
        "published": "2026-11-09T08:51:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Black Meteors arrive in Libya ahead of 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/black-meteors-arrive-in-libya-ahead-of-2027-u-23-afcon-qualifier",
        "published": "2026-11-09T10:18:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}