Marvin Senaya earns a Black Stars recall for the Somalia double-header, closing the book on a hamstring injury picked up at the World Cup.
Ghana's rugged defender is back. Marvin Senaya has been named in the Black Stars squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, his first national team call-up since a hamstring injury ended his World Cup in July.
The 25-year-old Auxerre man went down during Ghana's Round of 32 loss to Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The damage was serious enough to need surgery in Paris, followed by a long, patient rehabilitation programme to get him back to full fitness.
The comeback arrived on November 1, when Senaya came off the bench for Auxerre in a Ligue 1 clash with Strasbourg. That appearance ended a 121-day absence and showed he is ready for top-level football again. Getting minutes in a competitive league match before joining up with Ghana is a timely boost for player and country.
The Black Stars now turn to qualifying business with back-to-back games against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi. The first leg is on November 12, and the return fixture follows on November 16. With the AFCON 2027 race underway, having a hardened defender like Senaya available again gives Ghana a welcome lift.
