The Black Stars recorded their first win in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a scintillating 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Sekondi Sports Stadium on Thursday.
Ghana had to survive an early scare when captain Jordan Ayew missed a rare penalty in the 13th minute, but the team responded in style to dominate proceedings. Jonas Adjetey scored his first international goal for Ghana in the 47th minute, just before the break, to give Ghana a narrow lead heading into half-time.
Ghana dominated with Thomas Partey, Caleb Yirenkyi and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku controlling affairs in midfield. Mohammed Kudus was a delight to watch as he took charge of the game with some blistering displays and phenomenal pace, being a thorn in the flesh of the Somali defence.
Turkey-based forward Felix Afena-Gyan added the second goal in the 62nd minute after a combination play between Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, before a sensational through pass set up Afena-Gyan to slam home. The Black Stars then took a commanding lead in front of a buoyant crowd that cheered the team from start to finish.
Prince Adu Kwabena came on for Afena-Gyan two minutes later as Ghana continued to push for more goals. Kim Lars Bjorkegren introduced Daniel Kofi Kyereh for his first major appearance since 2022 as he came on for captain Jordan Ayew. Ibrahim Sulemana also made an entry for Alidu Seidu inside 75 minutes.
In search of more goals to consolidate the win, Brandon Thomas-Asante made an entry for Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, as Ibrahim Rash was brought on for Caleb Yirenkyi with four minutes remaining.
Somalia had one decent shot on target in the 88th minute but it was not enough to trouble Benjamin Asare, who had a decent afternoon for Ghana. The Black Stars kept pressing for a third, but the Somalis kept their defence intact and held on until the blast of the whistle as Ghana won 2-0.
The win gives Ghana their first three points of the qualifying campaign after defeats to Cote D’Ivoire and The Gambia in their opening two games. Ghana will play against Somalia in the 4th game of the campaign a the Sekondi Stadium on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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