2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars to train in Accra before travelling to Sekondi for Somalia double-header

The Black Stars will hold their final training session in Accra on Tuesday afternoon before travelling to Sekondi ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that all 26 invited players are expected to participate in the session at the Accra Sports Stadium as acting head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team step up preparations for the two matches.

Ghana opened camp in Accra on Sunday, November 8, with players reporting in batches as the team began preparations for the crucial Group C encounters.

The squad has since been working on its fitness and tactical organisation ahead of the fixtures.

The Black Stars will host Somalia in the first leg on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi before meeting the same opponents in the return fixture on Monday, November 16.

Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

The double-header presents Ghana with an important opportunity to revive their qualifying campaign after a disappointing start that has left them bottom of Group C without a point.

The four-time African champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire in Bouake before losing 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, despite taking an early two-goal lead.

Ghana will be hoping to secure maximum points from the two encounters to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON alive.

The team is expected to travel to Sekondi immediately after Tuesday's training session to continue preparations at the match venue.