Ghana vs Somalia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 12, 2026
AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations
On November 12, 2026, Ghana and Somalia meet in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The hosts need nothing less than a win.
Ghana vs Somalia: team news and expert analysis
Ghana featured at the World Cup in the summer. They picked up four points to advance from their group, but were eliminated in the first knockout round after a 0-1 defeat to Colombia. Then, in September, they lost to both Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia in qualifying.
Somalia failed to qualify for the Arab Cup, losing to Oman on penalties after a goalless draw in the playoff. Their two-legged battle with Mauritius for a place in this qualifying campaign also produced two 0-0 draws, but this time Somalia came out on top in the penalty shootout. However, they went on to lose to both opponents in the autumn.
Mensa and his teammates are averaging 0.7 goals per game, while conceding a hefty 1.9. For perennial underdogs Somalia, the numbers are as expected: a paltry 0.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Previous meetings: Ghana vs Somalia
The sides have met only in 2003. Ghana won both games and kept clean sheets across more than 180 minutes of play.
Ghana are clearly the stronger side and desperately need to turn their fortunes around. Our pick is a home win with a -2.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.85).
Ghana vs Somalia: key stats and trends
- Ghana have lost four games in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Ghana's matches, with an average of 2.6 goals per game
- Somalia have lost both of their previous games
- Both teams have scored in 20% of Somalia's matches, with an average of 1.7 goals per game.
Ghana vs Somalia: probable starting lineups
Ghana are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Asare — Oppong, Agyetey, Opoku, Mensah — Sibo, Yirenkyi — Fatawu, Nuamah, Afena-Gyan — Thomas-Asante
Somalia are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Hussein — Mohamed, Jijili, Omar, Osman — Othman, Sharif, Suleiman, Adam — Njie, Hassan
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