Ghana vs Somalia AFCON Qualifier: Details on Date, Venue, and Tickets

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed that Ghana's Black Stars will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match, which is part of Group C, will kick off at 3:00 p.m. local time. The Black Stars are currently without a point in the group, having lost their opening two matches to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia.

The Essipong Sports Stadium was granted temporary approval by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the match after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) requested that the game be played in Sekondi instead of the Accra Sports Stadium. The stadium will also host the return fixture against Somalia on Monday, November 16, as the Somali team does not have a CAF-approved stadium to host the match at home.

Ticket prices for the match have been announced, with supporters occupying all stands and sections with fixed seats required to pay GH¢50. Those seeking access to the VVIP section will pay GH¢100. Students, however, will enjoy free admission to designated standing areas but must present valid student identification cards for verification at the stadium. Ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Essipong Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars will be led by an interim technical team headed by Kim Lars Björkegren, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as assistants and Fatawu Dauda as goalkeepers' coach. The team is looking to revive their qualification campaign after suffering defeats in their opening two Group C matches. The top two teams in Group C will qualify for the 2027 AFCON finals, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The match against Somalia is the first of a double-header between the two countries. The referee for the match will be Kolissala-Mbangui, with other officials to be announced. The Ghana Football Association and the National Sports Authority have urged supporters to purchase tickets through the approved outlet at the Essipong Sports Stadium.

The 2027 AFCON qualifiers have seen several teams vying for a spot in the finals. Ghana's Black Stars are currently 70th in the FIFA rankings and will be looking to improve their standing with a win against Somalia. The team has been training intensively ahead of the match, with the technical team working to improve the team's performance.

The match against Somalia is expected to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to secure a win. The winner of the match will gain momentum in the qualification campaign, while the loser will be left to fight for a spot in the finals. The 2027 AFCON finals promise to be an exciting tournament, with several top teams competing for the coveted title.

Key points

• The match will be played at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi on November 12, 2026.
• Ticket prices range from GH¢50 to GH¢100, with students enjoying free admission to designated standing areas.
• The top two teams in Group C will qualify for the 2027 AFCON finals.