The Black Stars recorded their first win in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The victory gives Ghana their first three points in the qualifying campaign after opening with defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.

It also marked the team's first appearance in Sekondi in 16 years.

Interim head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren handed starting roles to Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey, who returned to the squad.

Ghana had an opportunity to take an early lead in the 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was fouled in the penalty area. However, captain Jordan Ayew missed from the spot.

It was Ayew's first penalty miss for the national team after scoring his previous nine attempts.

The Black Stars continued to push for the opener, with Ayew also missing a close-range header.

Jonas Adjetey eventually broke the deadlock with a close-range header in the 47th minute, following an assist from Mohammed Salisu.

Salisu came close to extending Ghana's lead 11 minutes into the second half, but his header went over the crossbar.

Ghana doubled their advantage in the 62nd minute when Felix Afena-Gyan finished off a through pass from Mohammed Kudus to make it 2-0.

The Black Stars made several substitutions as they sought to extend their lead.

Daniel-Kofi Kyereh came on for Jordan Ayew in the 75th minute, making his first appearance for Ghana since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

He came close to scoring two minutes later, but his effort was saved by the Somali goalkeeper.

Benjamin Asare kept a clean sheet as Somalia failed to make their late attempt on goal count.

The result moves Ghana to third place in Group C, three points ahead of Somalia and three behind joint leaders Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, who were yet to play their match later on Thursday.

The Black Stars will face Somalia again on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Essipong Sports Stadium in their fourth qualifying match.