Ghana’s Black Stars beat Somalia 2-0 at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to pick up their first win and first three points of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Felix Afena-Gyan scored the goals, while captain Jordan Ayew had an early penalty saved.
The result ends a difficult start to Ghana’s Group C campaign. The Black Stars had lost their opening two qualifiers, 2-0 away to Côte d’Ivoire in Bouaké and 4-2 at home to The Gambia in Accra.
It was also the first competitive win for interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren, who took charge after Carlos Queiroz resigned. The match marked the Black Stars’ first game in Sekondi in 16 years.
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Ahead of kick-off, GhanaTrends previewed the fixture in Ghana vs Somalia: Black Stars chase first AFCON 2027 qualifier points in Sekondi.
Ghana vs Somalia: How the Black Stars won 2-0
Ghana had the chance to lead in the 14th minute when Alidu Seidu was brought down in the box. Jordan Ayew stepped up, but his spot-kick was saved by Somalia goalkeeper Hussein Ibrahim Ahmed.
According to MyJoyOnline, it was Ayew’s first penalty miss for the national team in ten attempts.
The breakthrough came on the stroke of half-time. Mohammed Kudus swung in a corner, Mohammed Salisu headed it back across goal, and Jonas Adjetey nodded in from close range for his first international goal.
Afena-Gyan doubles Ghana’s lead in the second half
Felix Afena-Gyan made it 2-0 just after the hour mark. Kudus played him through, and the forward curled his finish past the advancing goalkeeper.
Daniel Kofi-Kyereh also forced a save with a powerful shot in the 77th minute, and goalkeeper Benjamin Asare kept a clean sheet.
Kudus was involved in both goals and was among Ghana’s standout performers on the day.
Ghana’s AFCON 2027 qualifier results so far
- Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Ghana (Bouaké) – loss
- Ghana 2-4 The Gambia (Accra) – loss
- Ghana 2-0 Somalia (Sekondi) – win
- Ghana’s points after three matches: 3
- Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia: 6 points each going into this round of matches
Group C standings: Where Ghana stand now
The win lifts Ghana to third place in Group C, three points ahead of Somalia and three points behind Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, according to MyJoyOnline.
Before Thursday’s game, Ghana sat bottom of the group without a point, and the Ghana News Agency noted that the Black Stars needed to win all four of their remaining matches to keep qualification hopes alive.
What the Somalia win means for the Black Stars
For supporters, the victory brings some relief after a run of five matches without a win. It keeps Ghana in the race for a place at AFCON 2027 after two straight defeats.
For Björkegren, the result offers a first competitive win to build on. The penalty miss and a slow first half, however, show the team still has work to do in front of goal.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew misses a crucial penalty for Ghana in their 2027 AFCON qualifying encounter against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi, as the Black Stars seek their first victory in Group C following defeats to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
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What happens next: Ghana vs Somalia return leg on Monday
Ghana face Somalia again on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the same Essipong Sports Stadium. Somalia are the designated home team for that match, but the game will also be played in Sekondi.
Another win would take Ghana to six points and keep the pressure on the group leaders. Full fixture details are available from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Key details at a glance
- Result: Ghana 2-0 Somalia
- Date and venue: Thursday, November 12, 2026, Essipong Sports Stadium, Sekondi
- Scorers: Jonas Adjetey (first half), Felix Afena-Gyan (second half)
- Penalty miss: Jordan Ayew, 14th minute, saved by Hussein Ibrahim Ahmed
- Coach: Interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren
- Ghana’s points: 3 from 3 matches in Group C
- Next match: Somalia vs Ghana, Monday, November 16, Essipong Sports Stadium
FAQs
What was the Ghana vs Somalia score?
Ghana beat Somalia 2-0 in the 2027 AFCON qualifier at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on November 12, 2026.
Who scored for Ghana against Somalia?
Jonas Adjetey headed in the opener just before half-time, and Felix Afena-Gyan added the second goal in the second half. Jordan Ayew missed a penalty.
When is the next Ghana vs Somalia match?
The return leg is on Monday, November 16, 2026, also at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi, with Somalia as the designated home side.
Ghana’s 2-0 win over Somalia gives the Black Stars their first three points of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a first competitive win for interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren. With the return leg in Sekondi on Monday, another win would strengthen Ghana’s bid to get back into contention in Group C.
