Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has expressed his delight after earning a long-awaited recall to the Black Stars, describing his return to the national team as a special moment following an extended spell on the sidelines through injury.
The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has been named in Ghana's squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, marking his first call-up since representing the country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Kyereh has endured a difficult journey back to full fitness after spending nearly three years out of international football, but the midfielder says he is excited to reunite with his teammates and is eager to represent Ghana once again.
"It's been a long time. I'm happy to be back. I can't wait to see them all and I'm ready to play," he said.
The gifted midfielder suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training with German Bundesliga side SC Freiburg in February 2023. The injury required surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process, bringing his impressive rise with both club and country to an abrupt halt.
Before the setback, Kyereh had established himself as one of Ghana's most influential attacking midfielders, becoming a regular feature in the Black Stars squad after making his senior debut.
Having successfully completed his recovery, the former St. Pauli star is gradually rediscovering his best form with German club VfL Osnabrück, where he has already contributed two goals and one assist in nine appearances this season.
His return comes as a major boost for Ghana, providing additional creativity, experience and attacking quality in midfield ahead of two crucial AFCON qualifying fixtures.
The Black Stars will host Somalia on November 12 before facing the same opponents again on November 16, with both matches set to be played at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi.
With 18 senior international caps to his name, Kyereh will now be hoping to make a successful return to competitive action and help the four-time African champions secure six valuable points as they continue their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
