Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has expressed his excitement at returning to the Ghana national team squad after a lengthy absence caused by a serious knee injury.The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has earned a recall to the national team ahead of Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia, marking his first involvement with the senior side since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Kyereh, who has endured nearly three years on the sidelines, is delighted to be back in the national team fold and says he is eager to get back on the pitch.
“It’s been a long time. I’m happy to be back. I can’t wait to see them all and I’m ready to play,” he said.
The former SC Freiburg midfielder suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training with the German club in February 2023, requiring surgery and an extended rehabilitation period.
The setback disrupted what had been a promising international career, with Kyereh having established himself as an important attacking option for Ghana following his debut.
He has since fought his way back to fitness and is gradually regaining his form at German side VfL Osnabruck, where he has registered two goals and one assist in nine appearances this season.
His return provides the Black Stars with an additional creative option in midfield as the team seeks to strengthen its attacking options for the crucial qualifying fixtures.
Ghana will host Somalia on November 12 before facing the East Africans again on November 16, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi.
Kyereh, who has earned 18 senior caps for Ghana, will be hoping to make his long-awaited return to competitive international action and help the four-time African champions secure maximum points from the two encounters.
