Black Stars hand three players first call-ups for Somalia double-header
by Ayeh Offei-Akoto · MyNewsGh.comBlack Stars head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has handed maiden call-ups to three home-based players ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.
Asante Kotoko defender Musa Hamzata and Medeama SC duo Emmanuel Annor and Etse Dogli are the latest domestic league players to earn invitations to the senior national team following their impressive performances for their respective clubs.
Hamzata has caught the attention of the technical team with his displays in defence for Asante Kotoko, earning him an opportunity to prove himself at international level.
Medeama SC have also been rewarded for the form of their players, with forward Annor and midfielder Dogli receiving places in the squad after their consistent performances in the Ghana Premier League.
The trio will join the rest of the 26-man squad as Ghana prepare for the two encounters against Somalia.
The Black Stars are hoping to revive their qualifying campaign after suffering defeats in their opening two matches against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
Ghana will host Somalia in the first encounter on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Sekondi Sports Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
The two sides will meet again in the return fixture on Monday, November 16, 2026, also at 15:00 GMT.
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