Ghana’s Black Stars have returned to winning form in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers after securing a 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Goals from defender Jonas Adjetey and striker Felix Afena-Gyan gave the four-time African champions a crucial victory, boosting their hopes of progressing in the 2027 AFCON qualification campaign.
The victory marked an important response from Ghana following their disappointing start to the qualifiers, with several players delivering impressive performances against the Somali national team.
West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus and forward Felix Afena-Gyan were among Ghana’s standout performers, while captain Jordan Ayew experienced a mixed afternoon after missing a penalty.
Mohammed Kudus and Felix Afena-Gyan Lead Ghana’s Attack
Mohammed Kudus delivered one of his strongest performances of the match, demonstrating his attacking quality, creativity and ability to trouble the opposition defence.
The Ghanaian midfielder played an important role in the Black Stars’ attacking moves and provided an assist during the encounter. His overall contribution earned him an impressive 8.0/10 rating.
Felix Afena-Gyan also enjoyed a productive outing in attack. Although he missed some scoring opportunities and struggled with a few touches, the forward eventually found the back of the net to help Ghana secure all three points.
His determination and attacking contribution earned him a 7.8/10 rating.
Jordan Ayew Misses Penalty Despite Mixed Performance
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew had a relatively average performance against Somalia.
The experienced forward missed a penalty during the match but also showed flashes of quality through some promising attacking runs.
Despite his occasional contributions, Ayew struggled to make a significant impact throughout the encounter and received a 6.5/10 rating.
Ghana vs Somalia: Full Black Stars Player Ratings
The following are the individual player ratings for Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
| Black Stars Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jonas Adjetey | 8.2/10 |
| Benjamin Asare | 8.0/10 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 8.0/10 |
| Mohammed Salisu | 8.0/10 |
| Felix Afena-Gyan | 7.8/10 |
| Alidu Seidu | 7.5/10 |
| Gideon Mensah | 7.5/10 |
| Caleb Yirenkyi | 7.5/10 |
| Thomas Partey | 7.0/10 |
| Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | 7.0/10 |
| Jordan Ayew | 6.5/10 |
| Daniel Kofi-Kyereh | 5.0/10 |
| Ibrahim Sulemana | 5.0/10 |
| Prince Adu Kwabena | 5.0/10 |
| Rahim Ibrahim | 5.0/10 |
| Thomas Asante | 5.0/10 |
Black Stars Look Ahead After Somalia Victory
Ghana’s 2-0 win over Somalia provides a timely boost for the Black Stars as they continue their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
With Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan getting on the scoresheet and Mohammed Kudus delivering an influential performance, the victory offers encouraging signs for Ghana’s attacking and defensive departments.
However, Jordan Ayew’s missed penalty and some inconsistent individual performances will remain areas for improvement as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming AFCON qualifying fixtures.
Source: newsthemegh.com