Germany-based midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has returned to the Black Stars after a four-year absence, featuring as a second-half substitute in Ghana's 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Germany-based midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has returned to the Black Stars after a four-year absence, featuring as a second-half substitute in Ghana's 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The 30-year-old midfielder came on in the 75th minute to replace captain Jordan Ayew during Thursday's encounter at the Essipong Stadium, marking a significant moment in his career after a lengthy battle with injury.

Kyereh's appearance was his first for Ghana since December 2022, shortly after representing the country at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

His return brings an end to an extended period away from international football, which was largely caused by a serious knee injury that disrupted his progress at club and national team level.

The midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in February 2023 while training with German club SC Freiburg. The setback required a lengthy recovery period and kept him away from competitive action for an extended spell.

Having spent considerable time working towards regaining his fitness, Kyereh has now earned an opportunity to return to the national team and compete for a place in the Black Stars midfield.

His comeback also comes after a promising spell at club level, where he has shown encouraging performances for German outfit Osnabrück this season.

The 30-year-old has registered two goals and one assist in nine appearances, form that appears to have strengthened his case for a return to the Ghana squad.

His experience could provide interim head coach Kim Lars Björkegren with another option in midfield as the Black Stars seek to rebuild their campaign and secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON.

Kyereh's return was one of the notable moments of Ghana's victory over Somalia, with the four-time African champions recording an important result in their Group C qualifying campaign.

The Black Stars secured the three points through goals from defender Jonas Adjetey and forward Felix Afena-Gyan.

Adjetey opened the scoring shortly before the half-time interval, giving Ghana the breakthrough after a period of pressure against the visitors.

The home side continued their attacking approach after the restart and extended their advantage in the 62nd minute when Afena-Gyan found the back of the net.

His goal doubled Ghana's lead and ensured Björkegren began his competitive tenure with a victory.

The result was particularly important for the Black Stars, who had entered the fixture under pressure following consecutive defeats against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia.

Thursday's success also ended Ghana's five-match winless run in competitive football, providing the team with renewed confidence ahead of their next assignment.

Björkegren will now prepare his squad for another meeting with Somalia on Monday, with both teams scheduled to face each other again at the Essipong Stadium.

Ghana will be targeting a second consecutive victory as they look to strengthen their position in Group C and improve their chances of reaching the 2027 continental championship.

For Kyereh, the return represents an important step in his efforts to re-establish himself within the national team setup after spending nearly four years away from the Black Stars.

Having overcome a lengthy injury setback and gradually returned to regular football, the midfielder will be hoping to build on Thursday's appearance and play a greater role in Ghana's remaining qualification matches.

His experience and recent club performances could prove valuable as the Black Stars pursue a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Daniel-Kofi Kyereh makes long-awaited Black Stars appearance after four years

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