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Ghana's Black Stars Face Somalia in Crucial AFCON Qualifier
12 Nov
Summary
- Ghana hosts Somalia in a vital 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
- Both teams seek their first points after losing opening group matches.
- Ghana aims to rebound under interim coach after recent job losses.
Ghana squares off against Somalia on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi for a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Both teams enter this encounter with zero points, having lost their opening two fixtures in Group C. The stakes are high as only the top two teams will advance to the finals.
Ghana's recent form led to the departure of coach Carlos Queiroz, with Kim Lars Bjorkegren now at the helm on an interim basis. The Black Stars suffered defeats against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. Somalia has also faced similar challenges, losing to The Gambia and Côte d'Ivoire, and will view this match as an opportunity to secure an unexpected result.
Several key players, including Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Thomas Partey, have returned to the Ghanaian squad, signaling an effort to galvanize the team. Somalia, under coach Yusuf Ali Nur, has named its squad with the aim of building on their performances despite a difficult start to the qualifiers. Extensive international broadcast options are available for viewers worldwide.
