Ghana beat Somalia to claim first win in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Ghana secured their first victory of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Somalia on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

The Group C fixture, played on matchday three, remained competitive for much of the first half before the Black Stars broke the deadlock in stoppage time.

Defender Jonas Adjetey put Ghana ahead in the second minute of added time, giving his side a valuable lead at the interval.

Ghana continued to press after the restart as they looked to establish a more comfortable advantage. Their efforts were rewarded in the 62nd minute when Felix Afena-Gyan doubled the lead.

The result gives Ghana a first win in their qualifying campaign and provides a significant boost as they seek to move closer to securing a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Black Stars will now look to build on the victory in their next matches.