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2027 AFCON: Ghana names 26 players against Somalia

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2027 AFCON: Ghana names 26 players against SomaliaBen Sutherland from Crystal Palace, London, UK · CC BY 2.0

Ghana’s interim coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has selected 26 players for the two matches against Somalia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The matches are scheduled for 12 and 16 November 2026, according to Africa Top Sports, with qualification as the main sporting objective.

Ghana’s interim coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has called up 26 players for the two matches against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, according to the list published by Africa Top Sports. The Black Stars will face their opponents on 12 and 16 November 2026.

The two matches are intended to allow Ghana to strengthen its position in the qualifying campaign for the 2027 AFCON. The selection comes as several African teams have also announced their squads for the next rounds of the qualifiers, including Namibia, which called up 22 players against Cameroon.

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