Ghana renew confidence as Black Stars prepare for Somalia return

The Ghana national team have resumed training ahead of their final international fixture of 2026, with the Black Stars aiming to build on Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Somalia in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Ghana will face Somalia again on Monday, 16 November 2026, and returned to the training pitch on Saturday as preparations intensified for the second meeting.

The Ghana Football Association said the session was marked by renewed confidence following the win at Sekondi Stadium.

“It was a high-energy session filled with smiles and sharpness, with the players approaching their preparations with the confidence gained from Thursday’s 2-0 victory over the Somalians at Sekondi Stadium,” the GFA said.

The squad did not train outdoors on Friday. Instead, the players completed an indoor recovery session at the team hotel, 24 hours after the win, as they were given time to recover and refresh following a hot afternoon in Sekondi.

The Black Stars are due to train again on Sunday, when the technical team will make the final adjustments before Monday’s return fixture. That session is expected to focus on the areas which proved decisive in Ghana’s first victory over Somalia.

The result on Thursday has revived hope around the team, with Ghana needing further points to continue its progress in the standings and strengthen its prospects of reaching the next Africa Cup of Nations.

The 2027 tournament will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

With the supporters returning and confidence restored after the opening win, Ghana will look to complete its international schedule for 2026 with another positive result against Somalia.