Ghana recall Ayew, Kudus, Partey and Salisu for Somalia qualifiers

Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey and Mohammed Salisu have been recalled to the Ghana squad for two crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Somalia.

The Black Stars face their fellow winless Group C side twice in November, with Ghana aiming to revive their campaign and move off the bottom of the standings.

Interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has selected a 26-man squad for the matches, including Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who has not played for Ghana since December 2022.

Sheffield United striker Ayew is back after recovering from a groin injury. Tottenham Hotspur forward Kudus has also been included following an injury-hit year which saw him miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Monaco defender Salisu returns to the squad as well, while Al Shabab midfielder Partey is available again after missing Ghana’s previous qualifiers with a hamstring injury. Partey is 33 years old.

“This is the first camp as a head coach I’m doing with the Black Stars, but so far they have been great, I would say,” said Bjorkegren ahead of the two fixtures.

“And of course, when it comes to good, experienced players, in a little bit difficult situation where we are right now, I think it can be helpful.”

Ghana will play the first match at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi on Thursday 12 November. They will then travel to face the Ocean Stars again on Monday 16 November.

Ghana squad

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Josephe Anang

Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Isaac Afful, Alidu Seidu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Salisu Mohammed, Musa Hamzata

Midfielders: Caleb Yirenkyi, Etse Dogli, Thomas Partey, Rahim Ibrahim, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, Augustine Boakye, Ibrahim Sulemana

Forwards: Mohammed Kudus, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Emmanuel Annor, Ibrahim Osman, Prince Adu Kwabena, Brandon Thomas Asante, Feli Afena Gyan, Jordan Ayew