The return of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus to the Black Stars squad could prove decisive as Ghana seek to revive their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Somalia.
Kudus is among the notable returnees named for the double-header after missing Ghana’s previous international assignments, during which the Black Stars suffered back-to-back defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
His inclusion provides a significant boost to Ghana’s attacking options, with his creativity, dribbling ability, pace and capacity to create scoring opportunities expected to add a different dimension to the team’s play.
The former West Ham United midfielder joins AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh as notable returnees for the crucial encounters.
Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return fixture on Monday, November 16.
The Black Stars currently sit bottom of Group C after losing their opening two matches, making the six available points against Somalia extremely important to their qualification ambitions.
With Kudus back in the fold, Ghana will hope his individual quality and attacking influence can inspire a turnaround and put their campaign back on track.
The four-time African champions are seeking a return to the continental showpiece after missing the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, their first absence from the tournament since 2004.
