Ghanaian midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has earned a long-awaited recall to the Black Stars after enduring an arduous spell on the sidelines following a career-threatening anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in February 2023.

The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has been named in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia, with the two encounters scheduled for November 12 and 16 at the Essipong Stadium.

Kyereh’s inclusion marks a significant moment in his painstaking recovery journey, having spent nearly four years away from the national team after the devastating knee injury disrupted his career and halted his international involvement.

The technically gifted playmaker has gradually rediscovered his competitive rhythm at German club VfL Osnabrück, where his recent performances have provided encouraging evidence of his return to form.

He has registered nine appearances this season, contributing two goals and one assist to underline his attacking prowess and strengthen his credentials for an international comeback.

His reinstatement provides interim head coach Lars Kim Björkegren with an additional creative option as Ghana prepare for their crucial assignments against Somalia.

Kyereh, who featured for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, will be keen to capitalise on the opportunity to re-establish himself within the national setup and translate his impressive club performances onto the international stage.

Having overcome an exceptionally challenging rehabilitation process, his return represents a welcome boost for the Black Stars. The midfielder will now be determined to bring his technical ingenuity, vision and attacking intelligence to bear as he seeks to revive his international career.