Ghana’s interim technical team, led by Kim Lars Björkegren, is expected to announce the Black Stars squad this week ahead of their crucial double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Björkegren will work alongside assistant coaches Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as Ghana prepare for the two encounters, scheduled for November 12 and 16, with both matches set to be played on Ghanaian soil.

The upcoming fixtures present a vital opportunity for the Black Stars to revive their qualifying campaign after a disappointing start that has left them under significant pressure to deliver results.

Ghana suffered defeats in their opening two qualifying matches and currently sit bottom of Group C without a point. The team must now secure positive results against Somalia to improve their position and keep their hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive.

The squad announcement is expected to provide an indication of the interim technical team’s plans for the decisive fixtures, including the players who will be entrusted with the responsibility of turning Ghana’s fortunes around.

Björkegren and his assistants will face the immediate challenge of restoring confidence within the squad while ensuring the team is tactically prepared to handle the pressure of the double-header.

With qualification points urgently needed, the Black Stars will be targeting maximum points from both matches to get their campaign back on track and reignite hopes of reaching the 2027 AFCON finals.

The two meetings with Somalia could prove decisive for Ghana’s ambitions, making the forthcoming squad announcement an important step in preparations for the fixtures.