Medeama SC midfielder Etse Dogli has reportedly secured a maiden invitation to the Black Stars following a string of compelling performances in the Ghana Premier League.
The former Heart of Lions midfielder is understood to be among the players selected by interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren for Ghana’s forthcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia.
Dogli’s reported inclusion represents a major career breakthrough, with his impressive displays for the Tarkwa-based outfit seemingly earning him recognition from the national team technical handlers.
Since joining Medeama ahead of the ongoing 2026/27 campaign, the midfielder has made nine league appearances, establishing himself as an influential presence in the club’s engine room through his consistency and tactical discipline.
His emergence comes at a pivotal juncture for the Black Stars, who are seeking to reinforce their midfield department ahead of two crucial encounters, particularly with the absence of experienced midfielder Thomas Partey.
Reports in the media has disclosed that Dogli is among the players invited for the Somalia assignments, although the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is yet to formally unveil the squad.
Ghana will entertain Somalia on Thursday, November 12, and Monday, November 16, with both qualifying encounters scheduled for the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi, owing to Somalia’s lack of a CAF-approved home venue.
The four-time African champions face an uphill task in their qualification campaign, having endured a dismal start that has left them rooted to the bottom of Group C without a point.
Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat against Ivory Coast before capitulating to a 4-2 loss against The Gambia in their opening two fixtures, leaving the team under considerable pressure to deliver positive results.
Consequently, the Somalia double-header presents the Black Stars with an imperative opportunity to resurrect their qualification ambitions and restore confidence among their increasingly anxious supporters.
For Dogli, however, the reported maiden invitation would constitute a significant personal accolade and a testament to his burgeoning influence in the domestic league, as he edges closer to realising his ambition of representing Ghana at senior international level.