AFCON 2027Q: Kofi Kyereh makes Black Stars return after four-year absence

VfL Osnabrück midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh has been handed a Black Stars return after a long absence due to an injury layoff.

Kofi Kyereh was named in Kim Lars Bjorkegren's 26-man squad for the upcoming games against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The midfielder last played for Ghana during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he came off the bench for the final 18 minutes of the game against Uruguay.

The 30-year-old then suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury on his return to club football with Freiburg after the tournament, which kept him out of action for three years.

Kyereh changed clubs in the summer, signing for 2. Bundesliga side Osnabrück after recovering from his long-term injury.

The midfielder has had a good start to life in the second division of German football, contributing directly to three goals in nine appearances for his club. The Ghanaian has scored twice and provided one assist in that period.

His form has been deemed good enough by the interim technical team of the Black Stars to invite the midfielder for the doubleheader against Somalia.

Kofi Kyereh has made 18 appearances for the Black Stars since his first call-up in September 2021.

In dire need of wins to keep alive hopes of AFCON qualification, the Black Stars will hope Kofi Kyereh's return brings in the needed results.

Ghana face Somalia in the first game on November 12 at the Essipong Sports Stadium with the return fixture on November 16.