2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returns to Black Stars squad for Somalia double-header after four-year absence

Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has been handed a recall to the Black Stars for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia this month.

The 30-year-old returns to the national team setup after overcoming a lengthy injury lay-off that kept him out of competitive action for almost three years.

Kyereh last featured for the Black Stars in December 2022 before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training with German side Freiburg in February 2023.

The injury required surgery and forced the attacking midfielder to spend an extended period on the sidelines.

However, he has gradually worked his way back to fitness and is beginning to rediscover his form at VfL Osnabrück, whom he joined as a free agent following his departure from Freiburg.

Kyereh has enjoyed an encouraging start to the current campaign, scoring twice and providing one assist in nine appearances for the German club.

His performances have now earned him a return to the Black Stars, offering Ghana another creative option in midfield as the technical team prepares for the crucial qualifiers.

The former FC St. Pauli player has made 18 appearances for Ghana and will be hoping to make an immediate impact following his lengthy absence.

The Black Stars will host Somalia on November 12 before travelling into the second fixture on November 16, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Essipong Stadium.

Ghana are seeking maximum points from the two encounters as they look to revive their qualification campaign following consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

Those results have left the four-time African champions bottom of Group C without a point, increasing the pressure on the team to deliver positive results in the November fixtures.