Black Stars to name squad for Somalia AFCON qualifiers

Ghana's interim technical team is set to announce its squad later this week for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia. The Black Stars are looking to rejuvenate their qualification campaign after a lackluster start in Group C, which saw the team suffer defeats to Cote d'Ivoire and the Gambia. These results led the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to part ways with head coach Carlos Queiroz, placing the team under interim management. Ibrahim Tanko, who has been appointed as the interim assistant coach, expressed a deep sense of pride in being called to serve the national team during this transitional period. Speaking on his new role, Tanko emphasized that it is a privilege to contribute to the Black Stars' recovery efforts. He noted the importance of the technical team and the players giving their maximum effort to improve Ghana's standing and ensure the nation remains competitive in the race for tournament qualification. Adding to the optimistic outlook, former Ghana international Stephen Frimpong Manso stated that the team possesses more than enough quality to secure victories in the upcoming ties. While he acknowledged the rising standards of football across Africa, Manso remained confident that the Black Stars' superior talent should prevail against Somalia. He stressed that winning both matches is essential for the team to regain momentum and satisfy the expectations of the football-loving public. The crucial fixtures are scheduled to take place on November 12 and 16. These Matchday Three and Four encounters represent a vital opportunity for the Black Stars to collect six points and climb the Group C table. With the squad announcement imminent, fans and pundits alike are eager to see which players will be tasked with steering the national team back toward success in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.