AFCON 2027Q: Afena-Gyan, Thomas-Asante and Anang spotted in Accra as fans await Black Stars squad for Somalia games

While Ghanaians continue to wait for the official Black Stars squad for the upcoming games against Somalia, some of the players have been spotted in Accra. Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and goalkeeper Joseph Anang were among some players potted at the Accra International Airport on Sunday evening. The trio are expected to be in the Black Stars squad for the doubleheader against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Black Stars forward Afena-Gyan speaks to the media following his arrival at the Black Stars camp ahead of Ghana’s upcoming fixture. ADE (@QuakuAde) November 9, 2026 All three players were part of the squad for the two games against Cote d’Ivoire and Gambia in the extended September international break, where Ghana lost both games. Brandon Thomas-Asante arrival for Ghana vs Somalia ADE (@QuakuAde) November 8, 2026 Interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is expected to name the official squad for the two games later on Monday, November 9, as Ghana aims to keep alive their qualification hopes.

Another player who is expected to make a return to the national team is Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, who arrived in the country also on Sunday evening. Video: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh spotted in Ghana ahead of Black Stars AFCON qualifier doubleheader against Somalia Ghana’s two games against Somalia are scheduled for November 12 and 16, respectively.