Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has been handed a long-awaited return to the Black Stars squad for the country’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.
The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has received his first national team invitation in nearly four years after successfully recovering from a career-threatening injury that kept him away from competitive football for almost three years.
Kyereh last represented Ghana in December 2022 before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a training session with German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg in February 2023.
The injury required surgery and forced him into an extended spell on the sidelines, disrupting his progress at both club and international levels.
However, the midfielder has gradually regained his fitness and is showing signs of returning to his best form at VfL Osnabrück, where he signed as a free agent after leaving Freiburg.
His performances this season have been encouraging, with two goals and one assist in nine appearances for the German outfit.
The impressive start to his campaign has reportedly strengthened his case for a Black Stars return, giving Ghana another creative option in midfield ahead of the important qualifying fixtures.
Kyereh, who previously played for FC St. Pauli, has made 18 appearances for the senior national team and will be eager to make a strong impression following his return.
Ghana are scheduled to welcome Somalia on November 12, 2026, before travelling into the second encounter on November 16. Both matches will be played at the Essipong Stadium in the Western Region.
The Black Stars head into the double-header under pressure following successive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia, which have left them at the bottom of Group C without a point.
With their qualification hopes hanging in the balance, the four-time African champions will be determined to secure maximum points from both matches to revive their campaign and strengthen their chances of reaching the 2027 AFCON.