Key quartet returns for Ghana's crucial AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Somalia

Ghana have welcomed back the four experienced stars ahead of their back-to-back AFCON 2027 qualifiers against fellow winless Group C nation Somalia as they look to revive their campaign and move of the bottom of the standings.

Interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a 26-man squad that also includes Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who has not featured for the nation since December 2022.

Sheffield United striker Jordan Ayew returns after recovering from a groin injury while Tottenham Hotspur forward Kudus comes back after an injury ravaged year that saw him miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Monaco defender Salisu, who has also been called up.

Meanwhile, Al Shabab 33-year-old midfielder Thomas Partey is also back in the squad after missing the last qualifiers due to a hamstring injury.

"This is the first camp as a head coach I'm doing with the Black Stars, but so far they have been great, I would say," said coach Bjorkegren ahead of the Somalia fixtures.

"And of course, when it comes to good, experienced players, in a little bit difficult situation where we are right now, I think it can be helpful."

The Black Stars will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi on Thursday 12 November before travelling to face the Ocean Stars again on Monday 16 November.

Full Ghana Squad:

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Josephe Anang

Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Isaac Afful, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Salisu Mohammed, Musa Hamzata

Midfielders: Caleb Yirenkyi, Etse Dogli, Thomas Partey, Rahim Ibrahim, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Augustine Boakye, Ibrahim Sulemana

Forwards: Mohammed Kudus, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Emmanuel Annor, Ibrahim Osman, Prince Adu Kwabena, Brandon Thomas Asante, Feli Afena Gyan, Jordan Ayew