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AFCONQ 26 : Emmanuel Annor and others earn BlackStars call-up
Five Ghana Premier League players have been named in the Black Stars squad by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren for the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Somalia.
Their call-ups reflect their performances in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Emmanuel Annor (Medeama SC): The explosive Medeama forward has been dangerous in the final third for his club this season. His qualities will come in handy for the senior national team ahead of the double-header. He has already netted 2 goals in the league.
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Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak): The veteran goalkeeper has been an absolute wall at the back for the club. He has registered 5 clean sheets in the ongoing 2026/27 season, helping Hearts of Oak boast the league’s joint-best defensive record. He is not new to the team, having made his bow at the World Cup in North America.
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Isaac Afful (Samartex): The tireless 25-year-old left-back returns to the national team setup. He has been involved in five appearances for Samartex, aiding them to 4th on the log.
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Musa Hamzata (Asante Kotoko): The 23-year-old centre-back has been rewarded for his rock-solid consistency for the club. He has marshalled the Porcupine Warriors’ defense despite their most recent loss to Berekum Chelsea.
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Etse Dogli (Medeama SC): Since his high-profile move from Heart of Lions, the 22-year-old defensive midfielder has adjusted seamlessly. He has put up 11 appearances across the Premier League and CAF Champions League qualifying rounds, dictating tempo and providing immense tactical discipline in the centre of the park.
The boys will be hoping to impress the technical staff ahead of the first game at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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 upcoming games.
Jordan Ayew, who missed last month’s qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, makes a return to the side for the double-header after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out of the previous matches. Also making a return is Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus.
Kudus has not featured for the team in 2026 following an injury that ruled him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.
German-based midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh is also in the frame as he makes a return to the team for the first time in four years following an injury that ruled him out of international football since December 2022.
Kim Lars has also handed call-ups to FC Samartex left-back Isaac Afful, Musa Hamzata of Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC duo Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor following their excellent performance in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
The Black Stars opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, 2026, ahead of the two matches.
Ghana will face the Somalis in the first of the two matches at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before battling them again on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Hearts of Oak will hope to give their best against Samartex in Samreboi.
Heart of Lions interim head coach Daniel Nii Adjei has admitted that conceding early goals completely threw off his team’s strategic setup, forcing them into damage control before their game plan could settle.
Reflecting on the match, Nii Adjei emphasized how early lapses shift both the tactical dynamic and psychological momentum of a fixture. When a game plan is designed around dynamic shape and controlled transitions, picking the ball out of your own net in the opening minutes forces an immediate, unscripted pivot.
“Conceding early goals affected us a lot and forced us to change our game plan.” — Daniel Nii Adjei, Heart of Lions Interim Head Coach
The interim boss noted that early deficits force players to chase the game prematurely.
Heart of Lions to convert promising tactical setups into points, establishing early defensive stability and dictating the tempo from the opening whistle will be crucial in their upcoming fixtures.
Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor praised his team’s brilliant performance against Heart of Lions.
The Phobians thrashed the Kpando-based club 3-0 at home in game week ten of the league.
John Antwi scored a brace while Ransford Mensah was also on the scoresheet.
Speaking after the match, the Serbian coach was full of praise for his side’s performance, particularly their effectiveness from dead-ball situations and quick transitions.
“We did well with our set pieces and transitions today. They worked for us, and congratulations to my boys,” Kapor said.
The win puts the Phobians second on the log with 20 points, one behind the league leaders.
Hearts of Oak will travel to Samreboi to face Samartex in their next match.
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