Players of the Black Stars celebrating a goal
Ghana revived their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The Black Stars dominated possession for long spells, created several opportunities and used attacking overloads to put the Somali defence under pressure, although they had to wait until stoppage time in the first half to break the deadlock.
Ghana had an opportunity to take the lead earlier after Alidu Seidu was brought down in the penalty area, earning the hosts a spot-kick in the 14th minute.
However, captain Jordan Ayew failed to convert, with his effort saved by Somalia goalkeeper Hussein Ibrahim Ahmed.
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The breakthrough eventually arrived in the 45th minute, when Mohammed Kudus delivered a corner that was headed back across goal by Mohammed Salisu. The ball fell perfectly for Jonas Adjetey, who planted a header into the net to give Ghana a 1-0 lead at the break.
The Black Stars doubled their advantage in the 62nd minute through Felix Afena-Gyan.
Kudus collected possession, drove forward and released a well-weighted through ball for the forward, who needed just one touch before curling his effort past the advancing goalkeeper and into the net.
With a two-goal cushion, Ghana eased off the pressure in the closing stages as they managed the game to secure a much-needed victory.
The result gives interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren his first competitive win with the senior men's team and moves Ghana to three points from three Group C matches.
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