Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, the VfL Osnabrück midfielder, was spotted at Accra International Airport on Sunday, fuelling speculation about a potential recall to the Black Stars. Ghana is set to face Somalia in a crucial AFCON 2027 qualifying doubleheader. Kyereh has been out of the Black Stars picture due to a long-term injury but has since shown signs of recovery with two goals and an assist in nine appearances for his German club.
Kyereh's presence at the airport suggests he could be in line for a recall to the Black Stars squad for the Somalia fixtures. The Ghana Football Association has not yet confirmed the final squad list, but Kyereh's arrival in the country indicates preparations for the matches are underway. MyJoyOnline first reported the sighting, noting it comes as Ghana's qualification campaign is under pressure.
Ghana's push for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has taken a hit, with the Black Stars losing their last two qualifying matches against Cote d'Ivoire and Gambia. The upcoming fixtures against Somalia on November 12 and 16 have become must-win games for coach's squad to keep qualification hopes alive in the group.
A home-and-away sweep against Somalia would help repair the damage done by the losses to the Ivorians and the Gambians. The exact permutations for progress from the group will depend on how other sides in the pool perform. Kyereh has shown he is shaking off the effects of his layoff, contributing to his German club in the 2. Bundesliga.
The timing of Kyereh's reappearance matters, as Ghana needs options in midfield. His recall could provide a boost to the team ahead of the crucial Somalia fixtures. Fans scanning the arrivals hall at the Accra International Airport on Sunday evening got an unexpected sighting of Kyereh walking through with his travel bags.
The Black Stars are scheduled to open camp for the Somalia fixtures, and Kyereh's presence at the airport suggests he could be part of the squad. Ghana's qualification campaign is under pressure, and a strong performance against Somalia is crucial to keeping hopes alive.
The Ghana Football Association will announce the final squad list for the doubleheader soon. Kyereh's recall would be a significant boost to the team, and his presence at the airport has generated excitement among fans. The Black Stars will need to perform well against Somalia to stay in contention for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Daniel-Kofi Kyereh spotted at Accra airport fuelling talk of a Black Stars recall ahead of Somalia tests
- Ghana's qualification campaign for AFCON 2027 under pressure after back-to-back defeats
- Kyereh has shown signs of recovery from injury with VfL Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga
