Ghana beats Somalia to revive 2027 AFCON qualification

ACCRA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Ghana scored either side of halftime in a 2-0 home victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nationsqualifiers on Thursday.

Ghana was awarded a penalty in the 13th minute after Alidu Seidu was brought down inside the penalty area, but captain Jordan Ayew failed to convert it.

The Black Stars continued to push for the opener, and their persistence paid off on the stroke of halftime when central defender Jonas Adjetey earned Ghana a 1-0 lead going into the halftime.

Ghana doubled the lead in the 62nd minute through forward Felix Afena-Gyan, who finished off a move initiated by Mohammed Kudus.

Ghana had its first win after two successive defeats to Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, sitting third in Group C with three points.

Ghana will play Somalia next Monday at the same venue.