Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mohammed Kudus has returned to the Black Stars squad for Ghana's crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.
Kudus headlines a list of notable returnees that also includes Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu and midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh as Ghana prepare for the decisive Group C encounters.
The former West Ham United player missed Ghana's previous international assignments during the September-October window, when the Black Stars suffered defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
His return is expected to provide a significant boost to the team as they seek to revive their qualifying campaign after a disappointing start.
Ghana are scheduled to face Somalia on Thursday, November 12, and Monday, November 16, in Matchdays Three and Four of the qualifiers. Both matches will be played at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi.
The Black Stars currently sit bottom of Group C without a point following their opening defeats, leaving them under pressure to secure maximum points from the two encounters.
The four-time African champions are also eager to return to the continental competition after failing to qualify for the 2025 edition in Morocco, their first absence from the tournament since 2004.
The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with Ghana hoping to turn around their qualifying campaign and secure a place among Africa's top national teams.
