Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, have returned to training as preparations intensify for their final international assignment of 2026, a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Somalia on Monday, November 16.
The team resumed outdoor training on Saturday, November 14, with the players displaying renewed enthusiasm, confidence and determination following their 2-0 victory over Somalia in Thursday’s opening encounter at the Sekondi Stadium.
The training session reportedly featured an energetic atmosphere, with the players demonstrating encouraging levels of concentration and sharpness as they continued preparations for the return fixture.
Ghana’s latest victory appears to have provided a welcome boost to the squad’s morale, particularly after the team had endured a difficult opening campaign in the qualifying competition.
The Black Stars did not undertake outdoor training on Friday, instead opting for an indoor recovery session at their team hotel, allowing the players to recuperate and address their physical recovery following Thursday’s demanding afternoon encounter in Sekondi.
The technical team subsequently returned the squad to the training ground on Saturday, with another session scheduled for Sunday as preparations enter their final phase.
The remaining training programme is expected to provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to address tactical adjustments, improve areas identified during Thursday’s performance and ensure that the players are adequately prepared for the second meeting.
Ghana will be seeking another victory against Somalia to strengthen their position in the qualifying standings and improve their prospects of securing a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Having secured all three points in the opening encounter, the Black Stars will approach Monday’s contest with the objective of maintaining their winning momentum and bringing their 2026 international campaign to a positive conclusion.
The return fixture therefore presents another important opportunity for Ghana to demonstrate consistency, consolidate the improvements shown in the previous encounter and give supporters further reason for optimism as the race for qualification continues.
