Medeama SC forward Emmanuel Annor has received his maiden Ghana call-up ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia.The 23-year-old attacker is among the five home-based players named in interim head coach Kim Lars Bjrkegrens 26-man squad for the two crucial encounters scheduled for this month.Annor, who joined the Yellow and Mauve at the start of the current campaign, has earned his first opportunity with the Black Stars after impressing in the Ghana Premier League.The former Nations FC striker has registered two goals in nine appearances in the Ghanaian top-flight as Medeama continue their quest to defend the league title.He will be joined by Medeama teammate Etse Dogli, Samartex defender Isaac Afful, Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and Asante Kotoko defender Hamzata Musa as the home-based players included in the squad.Annors inclusion represents a significant milestone in his career, with the forward now set to compete for a place in the Black Stars team as Ghana prepare for two important fixtures in their qualification campaign.The Black Stars will host Somalia in the third round of the qualifiers on Thursday, November 12, at the Essipong Sports Stadium before travelling for the return encounter on Monday, November 16.Ghana head into the double-header under pressure after suffering consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia during the September-October international window.The four-time African champions currently occupy the bottom position in Group C, leaving them with little room for further setbacks as they seek to revive their qualification hopes.Maximum points from the two matches against Somalia will therefore be vital for Ghana as they attempt to secure a place at the 2027 continental showpiece.The Black Stars are also eager to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco, ending their long-standing record of consecutive appearances at the tournament since 2004.The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with Ghana determined to avoid another qualification disappointment and reclaim their place at Africas biggest football competition.



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