2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars arrive in Takoradi ahead of Somalia AFCON double-header

The Black Stars have arrived in Takoradi as preparations intensify for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.

The Ghanaian contingent touched down in the Western Region late Tuesday after completing their final training session in Accra at the Accra Sports Stadium.

A total of 24 players made the trip, with head coach Kim Lars Björkegren leading the squad as Ghana look to revive their qualifying campaign.

However, Marvin Senaya is yet to join his teammates, making him the only player currently absent from the travelling squad.

The Black Stars are expected to hold their final training session at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Wednesday before taking on Somalia in the first encounter on Thursday, November 12.

The two sides will meet again on Monday, November 16, in the return fixture as Ghana seek maximum points from both matches.

Ghana head into the double-header under pressure following consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening Group C fixtures.

Those results have left the Black Stars bottom of the group without a point, putting their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 tournament in jeopardy.

The four-time African champions are determined to get their campaign back on track as they seek a return to the continental showpiece after missing the previous edition.