Mohammed Kudus will make his first appearance for Ghana in 2026 after being named in head coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s starting line-up for Thursday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Somalia at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi.
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been absent from the Black Stars since January, missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the process.
Kudus returns to the starting XI in an attacking midfield role behind captain Jordan Ayew, who leads the attack.
Thomas Partey partners Caleb Yirenkyi in central midfield, while Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey and Mohammed Salisu form the back four.
Felix Afena-Gyan and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku complete the attacking trio behind Ayew in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Benjamin Asare starting in goal.
Ghana host Somalia in a must-win encounter at the Essipong Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 3 p.m.
