Kudus 8, Yirenkyi 7, Asare 6: Checkout Black Stars player ratings against Somalia

Ghana's 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium saw the Black Stars end their difficult run in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan finding the net after a missed Jordan Ayew penalty. Mohammed Kudus inspired the attack with an influential display, while Thomas Partey and Caleb Yirenkyi provided stability in midfield. But how did each player perform as Ghana secured their first qualifying win? Here are our ratings. Benjamin Asare – 6/10: Had a relatively quiet afternoon but handled the few opportunities that came his way to preserve his clean sheet. Alidu Seidu – 6.5/10: Energetic going forward and made some dangerous runs into the box. His movement earned Ghana the first-half penalty. Gideon Mensah – 6.5/10: Looked more assured and composed than in recent outings, offering good support from the left. Jonas Adjetey – 7/10: Rewarded with a goal after a solid defensive performance. Combined well with Salisu at the back. Kudus, Jordan lead Ghana attack as Björkegren names starting XI against Somalia Mohammed Salisu – 7/10: Strong in his defensive duties and played an important role in setting up Adjetey's opener. Thomas Partey – 8/10: A commanding performance from the deputy captain. His experience and control were important in Ghana's midfield. Caleb Yirenkyi – 7/10: Another encouraging performance. Showed maturity alongside Partey and continues to develop impressively. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku – 7/10: Provided width and attacking threat, making life difficult for Somalia's defence. Felix Afena-Gyan – 7.5/10: Took his goal beautifully and offered Ghana a lively attacking presence. Jordan Ayew – 6/10: Missed a first-half penalty but remained involved in Ghana's attacking play and worked hard for the team. Mohammed Kudus – 8/10: Ghana's standout attacking player. His corner created the opener, while his excellent pass set up Afena-Gyan's goal. Substitutes Ibrahim Sulemana – 6/10: Adapted well to his right-back assignment and carried out his defensive responsibilities. Kofi Kyereh – 7/10: A welcome return. Brought creativity and flair during his time on the pitch. Brandon Thomas-Asante – 4.5/10: Showed some encouraging movement and hold-up play but had limited influence. Prince Kwabena Adu – 4.5/10: Made some useful runs but could not turn his opportunities into a goal. Rahim Ibrahim – 4.5/10: Made his debut and showed some composure in possession, although he had limited time to make a major impact. Watch Parliament’s proceedings on the 2027 Budget presentation on Thursday, November 12, 2026 FKA/AMSource: www.ghanaweb.com
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