Ghanaian stars Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh have been handed recalls to the Black Stars for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia on Thursday.
Kudus returns after missing Ghana's squad for the FIFA World Cup in June, while Kyereh earns his first national team call-up in nearly four years following a lengthy absence caused by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in February 2023.
Salisu is also back in the fold after missing the World Cup following a serious left-knee ACL injury sustained in January 2026. Midfielder Thomas Partey, who has been absent since the last World Cup, also returns to the squad.
The return of the experienced players signals interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren's determination to revive Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign after two consecutive defeats left the Black Stars bottom of Group C without a point.
Björkegren unveiled his squad yesterday, with three locally based outfield players also earning invitations. They are Asante Kotoko defender Musa Hamzata, FC Samartex's Isaac Afful and Medeama SC midfielder Etse Dogli.
Squad
The goalkeeping department remains unchanged, with Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Annan retaining their places. In defence, the coach has named Gideon Mensah, Isaac Afful, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey and Kojo Peprah Oppong.
The midfield selection comprises Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey, Rahim Ibrahim, Augustine Boakye and Ibrahim Sulemana.
The attacking options include Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Ibrahim Osman, Prince Adu Kwabena, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and captain Jordan Ayew.
The Black Stars will be hoping the return of their key players provides the quality and experience needed to secure victory against Somalia and revive their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.
