Ghana: Daniel-Kofi Kyereh returns after four years out

12.11.26 10:00 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Four years after his last appearance for Ghana, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is back with the Black Stars. The VfL Osnabrück attacking midfielder returns to the national team after a long spell marked by injuries and particularly gruelling rehabilitation.

A long wait finally rewarded

Kyereh’s last international appearance came in 2022. In February 2023, a torn ACL upended his career and kept him off the pitch for nearly three years. The player had to go through a lengthy period of treatment and rehabilitation before gradually returning to competitive action. Today, his return to the Black Stars rewards the efforts he put in during this difficult period.

The moment is all the more emotional for the attacking midfielder, who never lost his attachment to the national team. “Some dreams never fade. Some feelings never change. Four years later, the honour of representing Ghana still means so much to me,” he said in a Facebook post.

A creative option to strengthen Ghana’s attack

Beyond the symbolic significance of his return, Kyereh could give the Black Stars another option in attack. Able to play behind the striker, he has good technical ability, an eye for a pass and the knack for finding space against compact defences. He can also contribute directly to the finishing. His statistics with VfL Osnabrück this season reflect his return to action: nine appearances, 381 minutes played, two goals and one assist.

Ghana will face Somalia on November 12 and 16 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After opening their campaign with two defeats, Ghana must respond. In this context, Kyereh’s return offers another opportunity to bring creativity in the final third. It remains to be seen whether the coach will give him playing time in this double-header.

Aliou Toundé |

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