AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Kwasi Sibo dropped from Black Stars squad for crucial Somalia double-header

Kwasi Sibo has been dropped from Ghana's squad for the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Somalia following the Black Stars' disappointing start to the campaign.The 28-year-old midfielder is the most notable casualty of the latest squad adjustments as Ghana seek to revive their qualification hopes after suffering consecutive defeats in their opening Group C matches.Sibo had established himself as a regular member of the national team, featuring prominently in Ghana's midfield, including at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.However, his omission comes amid growing scrutiny of the team and his own performances and calls for changes following their recent struggles.The Black Stars opened their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Cte d'Ivoire in Bouak before suffering a damaging 4-2 loss to The Gambia on home soil.Those results have left Ghana bottom of Group C without a point, increasing the pressure on the technical team to deliver improved performances in the upcoming fixtures.Ghana will host Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium on Thursday, November 12, before travelling for the return encounter on Monday, November 16.With their qualification campaign already under threat, the Black Stars must secure maximum points from both matches to strengthen their chances of reaching the tournament.