Ghana have arrived in Takoradi as preparations intensify for a defining two-match showdown against Somalia in the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Black Stars travelled to the Western Region late on Tuesday, November 10, following their final training session in Accra, where the team worked at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has named a 24-man travelling squad for the two encounters, with the technical team hoping to use the short preparation period to get the players ready for what promises to be an important test.

Ghana will continue their build-up in Takoradi, with their next training session scheduled for Wednesday at the Essipong Stadium.

The session is expected to provide Bjorkegren and his technical team with an opportunity to fine-tune their tactical plans and assess the team’s readiness ahead of Thursday’s opening encounter.

The squad travelled without Alidu Seidu and Marvin Senaya, who were the only players missing when the team began preparations in Accra. Both players remain unavailable for the upcoming fixtures.

The first meeting against Somalia is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, while the return fixture will take place on Monday, November 16, giving Ghana two opportunities within four days to strengthen their position in the qualifying campaign.

With qualification ambitions firmly in focus, the Black Stars will be keen to make their preparations count and deliver the results needed to keep their AFCON hopes on track.

All eyes will now be on Takoradi as Ghana look to turn their preparations into positive performances when the two sides meet.