AFCON 2027
AFCON2027Q Preview: Ghana vs Somalia
Ghana will take on Somalia in a must-win 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header in Group C, with the first match on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi, Ghana.
Both teams have earned zero points after two matches and must win their games to harbour any chance of qualifying.
For Ghana, elimination is staring them in the face after they lost to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia by four goals.
Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren (also Black Queens coach) named his twenty-six players, with the arrival of Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew expected to provide the needed experience for a core group of young guns in the national setup.
The addition of local content such as Musa Hamzata (Kotoko), Isaac Afful (Samartex), the Medeama duo, Emmanuel Annor and Etse Dogli will give room for motivation for others in the Ghana Premier League.
Somalia have a relatively modest squad featuring players such as Bilal Njie and others based in various leagues; they have shown defensive resilience at times but lack the depth and quality of Ghana on paper.
The sides have met only twice before (2003 World Cup qualifiers): Ghana won 5-0 and 2-0.
Ghana are clear favorites and are widely expected to win both matches comfortably if they show the right attitude and clinical finishing.