The Black Stars reignited their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a deserved 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium, securing their first points in Group C.
After back-to-back defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, Ghana responded with a disciplined and confident display as goals from Jonas Adjei Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan sealed a crucial win for interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren in his first match in charge.
The victory lifts the spirits of the four-time African champions and keeps their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON alive ahead of the reverse fixture against Somalia.
Adjetey opened the scoring to hand Ghana a deserved lead before Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage to ensure the Black Stars claimed all three points without conceding.
The result ends Ghana's difficult start to the qualifying campaign after defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia and provides the perfect platform heading into Monday's return encounter against Somalia.
The win also continues Ghana's impressive record in AFCON qualifiers played in November.
The Black Stars have now played 12 AFCON qualifying matches in November, recording eight victories, one draw and three defeats, while scoring 21 goals and conceding just six.
At home in November qualifiers, Ghana's record remains formidable, with five wins from six matches, their only defeat coming in a solitary setback during that period.
The Black Stars will now turn their attention to Monday's reverse fixture against Somalia, where another victory could significantly boost their chances of climbing the Group C standings and keeping their dream of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations firmly on track.
