Kwasi Sibo, four others miss out on Black Stars squad for Somalia double-header

Kwasi Sibo, Alexander Djiku, Baba Rahman,Christopher Bonsu-Baah and Elisha Owusu are among the notable players who have been left out of Ghana’s 26-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)qualifiers against Somalia.

Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren announced the squad on Monday, November 9, 2026, as the Black Stars prepare for a crucial double-header against Somalia.

Sibo, who featured in Ghana’s previous qualifying campaign, misses out alongside experienced defender Djiku and left-back Baba Rahman.

Young winger Christopher Bonsu-Baah and midfielder Elisha Owusu have also been omitted from the squad as the technical team reshapes its selection for the upcoming fixtures.

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Their omissions come as several key players return to the squad, including Mohammed Kudus, captain Jordan Ayew, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh and Alidu Seidu.

The coach has also handed opportunities to home-based players, with Isaac Afful, Musa Hamzata, Etse Dogli and Emmanuel Annor included following their performances in the Ghana Premier League.

Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before the two sides meet again on Monday, November 16, 2026.

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