Ghana’s Black Stars ended a three-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win on Thursday, beating Somalia 2-0 at Sekondi through goals from Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan.
The victory, Ghana’s first in AFCON qualifying since November 2023 and their first points of the campaign, lifts them to third in Group C, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in its match report.
How did the Black Stars beat Somalia?
Ghana were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was fouled, but the captain, Jordan Ayew, missed it, CAF said. Adjetey broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, in the 45+2 minute, from a Mohammed Salisu assist, and Afena-Gyan doubled the lead in the 62nd minute from a move created by Mohammed Kudus.
Kudus, playing his first international of 2026, was credited with an assist, and Daniel Kofi Kyereh replaced Ayew in the 75th minute. The result also gave the caretaker coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, a win in his first competitive match in charge, CAF said.
Where does Ghana stand in Group C?
The team have three points from three matches after losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast and 4-2 at home to Gambia. Ivory Coast lead the group after their 2-1 win over Gambia on the same night, and Somalia are bottom without a point.
Ghana face Somalia again on Monday 16 November in the return fixture, according to CAF. A second win would take them to six points, though the report noted that only three matches remain after Thursday. The 2027 finals will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July.
FAQ
What was the score when the Black Stars played Somalia?
The Black Stars won 2-0 at Sekondi on 12 November 2026, with goals from Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan, according to CAF.
When did Ghana last win an AFCON qualifier?
CAF said the win ended a winless run in AFCON qualifying dating back to November 2023.
When do Ghana play Somalia again?
The return fixture is on Monday 16 November 2026, CAF said.
