Kim Lars Bjrkegren, Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin AttramGhana’s interim technical team is expected to announce its squad later this week for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia.The Black Stars will face Somalia in a double-header during Matchdays Three and Four as they seek to revive their qualification campaign following a disappointing start.Ghana have lost their opening two matches, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast in Bouak before being stunned 4-2 by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.The poor results led to the resignation of head coach Carlos Queiroz, prompting the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to begin the search for a new substantive manager.A five-member committee, chaired by former GFA vice-president Fred Pappoe, was subsequently established to oversee the recruitment process.However, the committee settled on an interim technical team to take charge of the Black Stars for the upcoming qualifiers.Kim Lars Bjrkegren will lead the team, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram serving as assistant coaches. Former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda has also been appointed goalkeepers’ trainer.The technical team is expected to name its squad this week as preparations gather pace for the crucial encounters, which are both scheduled to take place in Ghana.The first meeting against Somalia is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, with the return fixture set for November 16.Ghana currently sit bottom of Group C without a point from their opening two matches and face mounting pressure to get their campaign back on track.The Black Stars are also desperate to return to the continental showpiece after missing the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, having endured a disappointing qualifying campaign.



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