Ghana name Partey, Kudus and Ayew in starting XI for Somalia clash

Ghana interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has announced his starting line-up for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars return to action with experienced players including Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus and captain Jordan Ayew, as they target their first three points in Group C.

Ghana XI: Benjamin Asare (16); Alidu Seidu (2), Caleb Yirenkyi (3), Jonas Adjetey (4), Thomas Partey (5), Mohammed Salisu (6), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (7), Jordan Ayew (9) – captain, Gideon Mensah (14), Felix Afena-Gyan (19), Mohammed Kudus (20).

Somalia XI: A. Jama; M. Mohamed, A. Gigli, A. Mohamed, Feysal, A. Abdullahi, A. Shariff, M. Njie, M. Nour, B. Njie, S. Hassan.