The Black Stars of Ghana have certainly kept hold of their lifeline after a convincing 2-0 home win over Somalia.

The victory over the Somalis sees the Black Stars remain in third place on three points for now.

Jonas “Sargeant” Adjetey and former AS Roma wonderkid Felix Afena Gyan scored for the Ghanaians in front of a packed Essipong Stadium in Sekondi.

In the other Group C game, the Elephants of Ivory Coast edged the Gambia 2-1 at home to put themselves in pole position to reach the 2027 AFCON as table toppers.

Ghana will be hoping the Elephants manage to complete a double over the Gambians in their second-leg encounter on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

The Black Stars, in their return leg against Somalia, still in Sekondi, despite being the away team on paper, would be hoping the native Ghanaian fans cheer them to victory.